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Systems and methods for intramedullary nail implantation

US11083503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2018
Grant dateAug 10, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00407
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Intramedullary nails, systems, and methods. The intramedullary nail may include a generally elongate body extending from a first, distal end to a second, proximal end. The distal end may include one or more openings configured to receive one or more bone anchors that extend transversely through the distal end intramedullary nail, and thereby configured to secure the distal end of the nail. The proximal end may also include one or more openings configured to receive one or more bone anchors that extend transversely through the proximal end of the intramedullary nail, and thereby configured to secure the proximal end of the nail. In some embodiments, the proximal opening may contain one or more relief cuts.

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