Device and template for canine humeral slide osteotomy
US8080010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/307
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In the field of canine humeral osteotomy, an osteotomy plate including a proximal plate portion lying substantially in a first plane for application to the humerus. The proximal plate portion has a bottom surface adapted for application to the surface of the humerus, and the proximal plate portion has at least one overlapping hole formed therein. The osteotomy plate also includes a distal plate portion lying substantially in a second plane for application to the humerus. The distal plate portion has a bottom surface adapted for application to the surface of the humerus, and the distal plate portion has at least one overlapping hole formed therein. The osteotomy plate also includes a transition region connecting the proximal plate portion to the distal plate portion.
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