Distal bone anchors for bone fixation with secondary compression
US6908465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/869
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a bone fracture fixation device, such as 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 fracture or separation between adjacent bones and into the adjacent bone or bone fragment, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to apply secondary compression and lock the device into place. The device may also be used for soft tissue attachments.
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