Method and apparatus for bone stabilization
US7727260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/90
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stabilization system for implantation in a patient includes: at least first and second bone anchors, each bone anchor including a shaft extending in a respective bone insertion direction for connection to a respective bone of a patient, and a fastening member; and an elongate member comprising a first end portion, a first transverse portion extending transversely from the first end portion, a second end portion, a second transverse portion extending transversely from the second end portion, and a connecting portion extending in a longitudinal direction between the first and second transverse portions.
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