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Fixation instrument for treating a bone fracture

US8702707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventor

Gary W. Sohngen · Rancho Palos Verdes, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2011
Grant date	Apr 22, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 22, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/744
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fixation instrument for treating a bone fracture including a bone screw and a nail, wherein the bone screw extends through an opening in the head or proximal end of the nail. A movable insert is disposed within a chamber located at the proximal end of the nail. The insert engages the bone screw to prevent rotation thereof once the bone screw is placed in position.

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