Surgical reduction tools and methods for achieving bone compression
US11844556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical reduction tool assemblies may be used for achieving compression between bone fragments or across joints when performing arthrodesis procedures, bone fracture procedures, etc. The reduction tool assemblies may be used to reduce a gap between bone fragments or between bones of a joint prior to attempting to achieve final compression with a bone plate.
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