Variable angle bone fixation assembly
US7955364B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8057
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone fixation assembly and associated method. The bone fixation assembly includes a bone fastener having a shaft for engaging a bone, and a head connected to the shaft. The shaft defines a longitudinal first axis. The bone fastener also includes a plurality of external thread windings defining an outer surface of the head. The external thread windings are circumferentially interrupted by at least one slot defined on the outer surface. The slot is inclined at an angle relative to the first axis.
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