Bone fixation assembly and method
US7648522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone fixation assembly and method of fixing bones including a fixation element having a head portion, a unitary coupling element and at least one locking element. The unitary coupling element includes a first bore adapted to slidably receive the head portion of the fixation element. A first locking element is adapted to secure the head portion in the first bore.
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