Implant for correcting skeletal mechanics
US8784457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Deformities present on the end of a bone, for example the end of the metatarsal bone making up part of the metatarsocuneiform joint, can lead to deformities such as bunions. These deformities are treatable with an implant that comprises a plate with a wedge extending perpendicular from the plate. Following removal of cartilage from the joint, deformed portions at the end of the bone are removed and the wedge is inserted in the joint and held in place when the plate is attached to the bones flanking the joint. This effectively fuses the two bones together. The wedge can be shaped in various ways depending on the particular deformity present.
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