Intramedullary bone fixation device
US5766174A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1778
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intramedullary rod having a cylindrical proximal portion and a rectangular distal portion has a tapering blade-like portion. The intramedullary rod provides rotational stability and resistance to axial migration. Proximal and distal transfixation holes may be provided in the intramedullary rod.
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