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Methods and devices for treatment of bone fractures

US8007498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 8, 2000
Grant dateAug 30, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and devices for facilitating fixating and joining of bone fractures utilizing expandable devices that are positioned within the bone and across the fracture site. The stress from the expanded may enhance and expedite bone healing.

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