Bone section reattachment apparatus and method
US5665088A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/902
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant and method for use in reattaching a removed bone section following bone surgery by using a bone engaging clamp adapted to fit over the outer surface of the removed bone section and engage cables to attach the removed bone to the desired location. The bone engaging clamp is adapted to fit over at least a portion of the outer surface of the removed bone section and has an inner surface for engaging the bone section. Further, the bone engaging clamp has at least one through bore for holding a cable; and at least one associated screw for clamping a tensioned cable in a fixed position relative to the bone engaging clamp to hold the removed bone section securely in place at the point of reattachment.
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