Polyaxial strut for external fixation
US11141197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A polyaxial external fixation strut including a strut member and a first ball joint coupled to an end portion of the strut member. The first ball joint includes a first ball joint body and a first ball member. The first ball member is rotatably coupled to the first ball joint body to allow for variable angle adjustable positioning of the first ball member within the first ball joint body. The first ball joint additionally includes a friction member. The friction member is configured to create friction between the first ball member and the first ball joint body.
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