Bone fixation for fractures of the upper ulna
US5549609A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone fixation assembly for fracture(s) of the upper ulna, the ulna having an olecranon and a proximate end, comprising a elongated medullary pin and a head member. The elongated medullary pin has a longitudinal axis and distal and proximal ends and at least one aperture at its distal end for transverse locking screw(s). The head member is disposed at the proximal end of the pin for transmitting force to the olecranon along the longitudinal axis of the pin as the head member is tightened. The head member comprising at least one inwardly extending, projecting, pointed portion.
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