Hybrid bone fixation element and methods of using the same
US9510877B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30579
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a hybrid bone fixation element including a threaded proximal cortical bone contacting portion for threadably engaging the cortical portion of a human bone and a non-threaded expandable distal collections portion for engaging the cancellous portion of the human bone. The hybrid bone fixation element can be used, for example, as a pedicle screw, a bone screw or in any other type of bone fixation application.
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