Method and apparatus for fixation of proximal femoral fractures
US6511481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/869
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a femoral neck fracture fixation device, for reducing and compressing fractures in the proximal femur. The fixation device includes an elongate body with a helical cancellous bone anchor on a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. The device is rotated into position across the femoral neck and into the femoral head, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to lock the device into place.
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