Self reaming intramedullary nail and method for using the same
US5645545A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/72
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-reaming intramedullary nail and method for using the same are disclosed. Nail 10 includes a rotatable reaming head 30 mounted to the distal end 24 of the cannulated nail body 20. A detachable drive shaft 40 connects reaming head 30 through nail body 20 to a conventional rotational drill device 8. Reaming head 30 and drive shaft 40 have longitudinal bores 31, 41 that when connected form a passage for receiving a guide wire 6.
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