Support instrument with modular intramedullary nail
US9421048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7258
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A supporting instrument with a modular intramedullary nail includes a plurality of intramedullary nails and a coupling module. Each intramedullary nail is in a form of a long rod and has a coupling portion arranged between two ends of the intramedullary nail and an abutting surface along a longitudinal face of the intramedullary nail. The coupling module is mounted to the coupling portions of the plurality of intramedullary nails for the abutting surfaces of the plurality of intramedullary nails to abut against each other and for assembling the plurality of intramedullary nails.
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