Method and apparatus for the stabilization of the trapeziometacarpal joint
US8734491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for the stabilization of the trapeziometacarpal joint following the removal or partial resection of the trapezium includes an assembly for securing a first metacarpal relative to a second metacarpal. The assembly includes a suture guide having a suture anchor plate that is frangibly connected to a guide stem.
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