Intramedullary implant with proximal plate and method for its use
US12150681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1782
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic implant is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the implant extends into an intramedullary portion of a first bone segment and a plate portion is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The body of the implant has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the implant, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the implant includes a plate portion with at least two offset screws.
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