Intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance
US5454813A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/744
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance has an intramedullary rod having an angulated opening to receive a femoral neck screw. The femoral neck screw has a threaded portion at its proximal end of predetermined diameter. A locking element is provided which acts between the neck screw and the wall of the angulated opening to prevent relative rotation between the screw and the rod.
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