External fixator
US7147640B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/6425
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Bone fixators for securing and/or repairing fractures and/or other defects of a distal radius and wrist. The bone fixators may include, among others, (1) a distal mounting element configured to be mounted in a metacarpal bone, or other hand bone, (2) a proximal mounting element configured to be mounted in the radius, the ulna, or other arm bone, (3) a distal member configured to be secured to the distal mounting element, (4) a proximal member configured to be secured to the proximal mounting element, and/or (5) a coupling, connecting the proximal member and the distal member, configured to allow immobilization, as well as adjustable flexion, rotation, and/or translation of the distal member relative to the proximal member.
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