Method and apparatus for orthopedic fixation
US8394103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present teachings provide one or more surgical instruments for repairing damaged tissue, such as in the case of a hip or femoral fracture. The present teachings can also provide one or more orthopedic screws that can be inserted in and/or removed from bone using any of a dedicated driver or any of commonly available drivers. The present teachings can further provide a surgical instrument that includes dual reconstructive wires and associated method, among other instruments and methods for repairing a hip or femoral fracture.
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