Angulated locking plate and screw
US8906076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8625
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved fixation plate using at least a double helix screw as disclosed. The double helix screw may include alternate embodiments comprising three, four, or more threads. The helix thread screw intertwines with double helix thread in the screw hole of the fixation plate providing enhanced fixation to a fractured bone.
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