Minimally invasive surgery osteotomy fragment shifter, stabilizer, and targeter
US12364528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2045 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/565
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, includes a first screw mechanism including: a first block; a first screw threaded through the first block and including a first skin-interfacing portion; and an intramedullary (IM) member extending from and attached to the first block and including an end portion configured to be inserted into an intramedullary canal of a first bone fragment, wherein a first lateral force is generated between the first skin-interfacing portion against a second bone fragment, adjacent to the first bone fragment, and a holding force provided by the end portion when the first screw is rotated and the end portion is located in the intramedullary canal.
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