Intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance and fitting device
US5176681A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/921
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance comprising an intramedullary rod having an angulated opening to receive a femoral neck screw, said rod having a co-axial bore extending into said angulated opening, anti-rotation means located in said bore to selectively prevent rotation of said neck screw in the rod and the open end of said bore being provided with means to positively locate a removable fitting device on the proximal end of the rod and so that said anti-rotation means can be operated with the fitting device in position.
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