External fixation system
US7422593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/6483
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An external fixation system for a bone and associated method. The fixation system includes a proximal frame defining a continuous proximal boundary, a distal frame defining a continuous distal boundary, and at least one frame connector configured for interconnecting the proximal and distal frames at any position along at least one of the proximal and distal boundaries.
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