Bone plate systems using provisional fixation
US7909858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/915
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Bone plates with an upper surface, a bone contacting surface, and a plurality of holes extending through the upper and bone contact surfaces for receiving bone screws are disclosed. Each hole interchangeably accepts a compression screw for compression of a fracture and a locking screw that threads into the bone plate. Provisional fixation of a bone plate to a bone may be accomplished using provisional fixation pins through the screw-receiving holes of the bone plate.
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