Intramedullary nail fixation guides, devices, and methods of use
US11179166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Fixation guide devices and methods for positioning and inserting an intramedullary nail are disclosed. The fixation guide devices include a frame with a first end and a second end, a compression device removably coupled to the first end of the frame, and the intramedullary nail secured to a nail attachment apparatus of the frame. An intramedullary nail including a body with a fastening end, a closed end, and at least two openings is also disclosed. A compression device includes a compression member, a knob, and a bolt secured in the knob and rotatably engaging the compression member is also disclosed. An alignment guide is disclosed and includes a base member, an alignment member, and a fixation guide. A method of inserting an intramedullary nail into two bones for fixation of the two bones is also disclosed.
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