Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installation thereof
US11103286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.
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