Patella bone plate and methods of fixation
US12239347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8057
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patella fracture fixation system includes a bone plate that is configured to be implanted along an anterior approach. The bone plate has a fixation hub and a plurality of fixation nodes that are connected to the fixation hub. The fixation hub and the fixation nodes can define respective fixation holes. The bone plate can further include legs that are configured to be bent around respective inferior aspects of the patella.
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