Orthopedic torsion generated compression implants and methods for using same
US12268426B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/564
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example orthopedic implant includes a bridge, a plurality of torsion regions coupled to the bridge, and a plurality of legs coupled to and extending from the plurality of torsion regions. The plurality of legs are configured to transition between a first position and a second position, and in the second position, the plurality of legs are angularly displaced relative to the first position. In addition, the legs are biased toward the first position by elastic torsional stresses in the plurality of torsion regions when the legs are in the second position.
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