Adjustable bone plate
US7621914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A longitudinally curved adjustable bone plate comprising a first plate having an end defined by at least two spaced prongs, and an end having means to fasten the plate to a body structure, e.g., the bone; and a second plate having an end defined by at least two straight bores for receiving the prongs, and an end having means to fasten the plate to a body structure, e.g., a bone; and a locking assembly for locking the prongs in the bores and fixing the overall length of the plate.
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