Methods and apparatus for stabilizing bone
US8740949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible fastening band into contact with a first bone portion and into contact with a second bone portion. The portion of the flexible fastening band having a substantially uniform shape configured to substantially compliment a shape of the first bone portion and a shape of the second bone portion. The method further includes inserting the portion of the flexible fastening band into a fastener and advancing the portion of the flexible fastening band through the fastener until the first bone portion and the and the second bone portion are stabilized.
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