External fixation
US8277448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/645
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic external fixation system may include a distal bar having a curvature that varies along its length, an uncurved proximal bar, a plurality of proximal embedding members, and a plurality of distal embedding members. The proximal and the distal embedding members, sized and shaped for embedding in bone, may attach directly or indirectly to the proximal bar and the distal bar, respectively.
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