System and method for joining boney structures
US11058542B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are system and methods that use at least one non-threaded anchor and an implant with at least one aperture to join boney structures, where the interaction of the head of the anchor with the implant aperture causes the anchor to move transversely with respect to an initial trajectory. This movement causes compression or distraction of the boney structures which are coupled to the anchors.
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