Systems and methods for the fixation or fusion of bone
US8840623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A joint between two bone segments is fused by passing an elongated, rectilinear bone fusion device over a guide pin across the joint and into tight engagement within bores formed in the bone segments, to thereby restrict movement of the elongated bone fusion device across the joint. The elongated, rectilinear bone fusion device also provides bony in-growth within the bores along the exterior surface of the bone fusion device.
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