Osteosynthesis plating apparatus and method with extension plate
US6645208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a method and apparatus for immobilizing adjacent bone segments. An osteosynthesis plating system is provided for fixing or immobilizing several pieces or segments of bone utilizing screws which may be screwed into the segments of bone through openings provided in the osteosynthesis plate. The osteosynthesis plate is pressed against the bone surface by the screws and fixed thereto. In particular, the invention relates to an osteosynthesis extension plate for immobilizing adjacent segments of bone in a second surgery wherein the removal of a previously implanted osteosynthesis plate is avoided. In this manner the disadvantages associated with removal of the previously implanted plate are avoided.
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