Proximal humeral stabilization systems and methods thereof
US12185993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30841
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intramedullary nail implant for positioning in a bone having a head and a shaft defining an intramedullary canal. The implant includes a distal portion having a shaft extending along a central axis and configured for positioning within the intramedullary canal. A proximal portion extends proximally from the distal portion. The proximal portion defines a contact surface which extends at least in part medially of the central axis such that it is configured to extend within a medial portion of the bone head. A method of implanting the nail is also provided.
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