Device and method for phalanx fracture reduction
US11666361B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0092
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A guide device for an orthopedic surgery on a phalange includes a distal part having a pin guide is provided. The distal part includes a first opening having a first diameter at a proximal end for inserting at least a portion of a phalange into a tubular section of the distal part, and a second opening at a distal end. The pin guide is connected to the distal end, having a first length which is shorter than a length of a k-wire inserted into the phalange, and a second diameter which is greater than a diameter of the k-wire, and less than the first diameter. In certain embodiments the guide device further includes a proximal part having an aperture for inserting the phalange and a plurality of fasteners, for fastening the proximal part to the distal part.
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