Modular distractor for use in ankle surgery
US9314272B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A manual distractor unit is mounted upon a support frame attached to an operating table side rail. A patient's knee support pad, extending from the distractor unit, is positioned under the patient's knee to provide traction to the patient's ankle, which is secured to the support frame.
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