Lever to align bones
US5133342A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00902
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fracture alignment device comprising two clamps adjustably and pivotally mounted on a lever which may be rotated as a second class lever to apply pressure on the bone segments to align the bone segments. The device is both autoclavable and radiolucent, whereby the user may monitor the alignment by means of an X-ray machine, and the device may be used in the operating room.
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