Method and apparatus for fracture reduction during internal fixation of distal radius fractures
US9861409B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for treating a fracture of the distal radius of a patient, having a pivot pin configured to engage the radius at an attachment point distal to the fracture, and a handle assembly configured to engage the pivot pin dorsal to the patient's hand is presented. The pivot pin is configured to insert through and fixedly engage at least a portion of the distal fracture bone fragment associated with the radius. The handle assembly, once coupled to the pivot pin, provides adjustment of the position of the distal fracture bone fragment.
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