System for stabilization of fractures of convex articular bone surfaces including subchondral support structure
US7001388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/902
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fracture fixation system is provided for a fracture of a head portion of a long bone which has subchondral bone defining a convex articular surface. The system includes a plate element positionable on the long bone substantially opposite the head portion of the long bone and on a first side of the fracture, and a post coupled to the plate and into the head portion of the bone and across the fracture. A cross peg is coupled to the post to provide support of the subchondral bone.
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