Expandable base plate for knee positioner
US10842698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/129
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An expandable plate configured to expand and to hold, move and maintain a body part in a specific position as needed in orthopedic surgery. The expandable plate has a bed with a guide assembly formed in a top surface configured to fit to cavity assembly of a track so as to slide in relation thereto. A carriage unit can be positioned on the track to hold a body part in a specific position, whereby when an additional linear dimension is required for a surgical procedure, the track can be expanded to extend the body part to the predetermined position using the same positioner device.
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