Method and apparatus for performing an open wedge, high tibial osteotomy
US8409209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0058
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An osteotomy implant for disposition in a wedge-shaped osteotomy opening in a bone, the implant comprising a body for disposition within the wedge-shaped osteotomy opening in the bone and supporting the bone while healing occurs; at least one key formed integral with the body for stabilizing the body relative to the adjacent bone while healing occurs; and at least one fenestration extending through the body for permitting bone growth through the implant.
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