Bone fixation device and method
US9433452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0642
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a method and system for corrective surgery of a bone, a bone is cut into a first bone segment and a second bone segment. A plate is positioned over the first bone segment and the second bone segment such that at least one member of the plate is positioned to engage the second bone segment. The at least one member of the plate is inserted into the second bone segment. At least one bone screw is screwed into the first bone segment through at least one compression slot of the plate causing an application of compressive force to secure the first bone segment and the second bone segment to form a corrective construct. The at least one member is positioned at an angle or an offset from the second plate segment.
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