Fixation plate for use in the Lapidus approach
US8828063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/906
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to fixation plates for use in correcting Hallux Valgus deformities under the Lapidus approach. The plate includes holes defined therethrough in such a way to facilitate multiplanar stability across the metatarsocuneiform joint. The plate is further sized and shaped to approximate the natural anatomic contour of the bone segments surrounding the metatarsocuneiform joint. Related methods for using the Lapidus approach to correct Hallux Valgus deformities are also described.
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