Joint compression instrumentation and methods
US10869701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00991
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various intramedullary implants, instruments, and methods are disclosed herein. In an example, a compression instrument is used to provide internal compression of bones adjoining a joint or bones spanning a fracture to cause compression of the joint or fracture.
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