Apparatus for maintaining bone portions in a desired spatial relationship
US5613967A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for retaining bone portions in a desired spatial relationship includes a longitudinal plate extendable along the bone portions. A fastener has a first end portion engageable with a bone portion. A connecting member for connecting the plate to the fastener in any one of an infinite number of positions along the slot includes a recess for receiving a portion of the plate. The recess has an interference fit with the portion of the plate received in the recess. A nut engages the second end portion of the fastener to apply a force to cause the interference fit between the plate and the recess.
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