Bone screw for positive locking but flexible engagement to a bone
US8317846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8057
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fracture fixation device is described for fixing a bone having a near cortex and a far cortex, comprising a shaft portion configured to span a distance between the near cortex and the far cortex of the bone; a head portion adjoining the shaft portion and providing for engagement of the device with a bone plate, wherein the head portion is integral with the shaft portion; and a threaded front section for engagement of the device with the far cortex of the bone, wherein the device permits motion of the shaft portion relative to the near cortex.
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