Patient-specific fixation plate with spacing elements
US11701150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/108
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an aspect, a spacing element for spacing a fixation plate away from a bone to which the fixation plate is secured is provided. The spacing element has a body with a bone interface side and a plate interface side and sidewalls extending thereinbetween, said bone interface side having a bone contacting surface having contours conforming to surface contours of the bone. A corresponding fixation plate, fixation plate kit, and method for designing a patient-specific spacing element are also provided.
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