Method and apparatus for bone fracture fixation
US8460345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method according to the present disclosure may include determining a load to be supported across separated bone regions by a bridge region of a bone plate. The method may further include determining an acceptable cut force (CF) for the bridge region, determining a cross-sectional area (a) of the bridge region based on the determined load, and determining a height (h) and a width (w) of the bridge region. A bone plate may be provided including a bridge region having the height (h) and width (w) for securing the separated bone regions.
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