Apparatus and method for stabilizing pelvic ring disruption
US6554784B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0193
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pelvic sling device is provided for reducing a fractured pelvis. The device includes a belt member and a buckle component that automatically locks at an optimal predetermined tension level to provide distributed hoop-like compression and reduction for a fractured pelvis.
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