Locking nail
US4976258A · kind A · utility
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6Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7283
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hollow elongated medullary bone nail capable of being locked in place with at least a pair of transversely-disposed bone screws is disclosed. The radius in transverse cross-section of the outer surface of the nail varies over the circumference of the cross-sectional profile of the nail in such a manner that a steadily rounded contour results.
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