Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fixation
US10973559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for intermedullary bone fracture fixation are described herein. The fixation device includes a main body having a flexible state and a rigid state. The fixation device further includes a proximal interface coupled to a proximal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an exterior surface of the bone and a distal interface coupled to a distal end of the main body to anchor the fixation device to an interior cavity of the bone. The fixation device further includes a locking interface to configured to convert the main body from the flexible state to the rigid state.
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