Bone fixation system including compression plate
US11389215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone plate is provided that is configured to provide compression to comminuted bone fragments, so as to reduce the respective bone gaps and promote healing. The bone plate can be moved from a first position to a loaded position, and placed against bone in the loaded position. The bone plate can then be secured to underlying bone. The bone plate then moves to an intermediate compression position that compresses bone fragments of a comminuted bone fracture together. An insertion instrument is also described that can be used to place the bone plate against the underlying bone, and guide insertion of a bone anchor to secure the bone plate to the underlying bone.
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