Dilator for bone tunnels
US7211098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1617
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tool for dilating tunnels in bone, in order to compact the cancellous bone around the tunnel and providing better holding for interference screws and the like, comprises a plurality of elongated segments mounted for radial motion with respect to an axis of elongation. When actuated, the segments move radially outwardly, parallel to the axis of elongation, compacting the bone.
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