Multiple track system for positioning of bone segments
US11737786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/6458
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention presents various embodiments showing combination of a body, rods, platforms and pin (or wire) clamps for the relative fixation of separated bone segment. In some embodiments there is an overall linear arrangement of the assemblies. The rods are threaded and extend lengthwise throughout a substantial portion of the length of the body. Engaged with the threaded rods are one or more moveable platforms, with each moveable platform engaging one or more pin clamps. Preferably each moveable platform includes at least one tapped (generally threaded) hole and at least one smooth through-hole in each moveable platform, so that each moveable platform engages with one threaded rod via the tapped hole but can pass freely along the other threaded rod. Each body also typically bears at least one stationary platform, generally at or near one end of the device.
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