Adjustable splint for osteosynthesis with modular components
US7575575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/66
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Adjustable splints for treating bone breaks and fractures provide a variety of different options for adjusting the locations and configurations of the splints. Adjustable mounts on the splints can be moved to a variety of different locations with respect to the splint main body housings and bone connectors can be rotated into a variety of positions within the mounts. Main bodies of the splint devices can be conveniently moved with respect to each other into a variety of different configurations and positions.
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