Dynamic intramedullary hardware
US8617160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7266
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intramedullary nail comprising an outer tubular sheath, a flexible rod and a driver element mobile within the sheath longitudinally with an engagement element formed out of the wall of the tubular sheath. After the nail has been inserted, distal end first, into the intramedullary cavity, the flexible rod is pulled, thereby engendering the driver element to advance the engagement element into the cortical bone, thus keeping the intramedullary nail in position within the intramedullary cavity.
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