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Method and apparatus for preparing and fusion of small joints

US9060789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 2012
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7291
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An embodiment includes a system for preparing fusion of joints, such as joints in the toes or fingers of an animal such as a human. The system may include one or more of complementary ball and socket joint reamers. A reamer may be separable from an intramedullary fixation rod. The rod may include channels to prevent rotation of the rod once implanted in bone. Other embodiments are discussed herein.

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