Drill bits and methods for preparing bone
US10905438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1637
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein are examples of orthopedic drill bits and methods of preparing a bone of a living being for fixation. An example method includes coupling a drive attachment of a drill bit to a mounting attachment of a driver, and placing a guide at a desired location on the bone. The guide has an opening corresponding to an area of bone to be removed. The guide provides proper positioning and alignment for drilling a hole. With the guide in place, the method further includes aligning the drill bit with the opening on the guide and drilling a hole in the bone. Once the hole is drilled, the method includes de-coupling the drill bit from the driver, and bending the drill bit at the drive attachment while the drill bit is still in the bone. In some examples, additional method steps follow preparation of the hole.
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