Orthopedic plate for use on a single ray in the midfoot
US8257406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for implantation at the mid-foot and can be used for a variety of indications. The plate has a set of tabs comprising one longer tab and one shorter tab opposing each other along the length of the plate. In each set of tabs, one tab includes a compression slot that extends in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing tab.
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