Bending tools for bone plates and methods of using bending tools
US8292898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8057
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Plate shaping tools may be attached to a plate having pre-assembled guides while the plate is located on the bone to effect alteration of the plate shape in an effective and precise manner. The tools are designed such that a drill and K-wires can be inserted through the guides while the tools are coupled to the guides.
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