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Arthroplasty plate

US9877757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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41References

7Claims

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Assignee

DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY · IE

Inventors

David Berchoux · Val-de-Reuil, FR
Sylvain Gauthier · Val-de-Reuil, FR
Anders Ekelund · Bromma, SE

Key dates

Filing date	May 28, 2015
Grant date	Jan 30, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 25, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF04C2270/041
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arthroplasty plate and method of use to repair a fractured end of a bone are described. The arthroplasty plate comprises a fixation plate arranged to be secured to a surface of a bone and a connector assembly comprising a barrel extending from the fixation plate and having a bore which opens through the fixation plate. A connector rod is arranged to slide within the bore of the barrel. An articulation component comprises a bearing surface coupled to or arranged to couple to an end of the connector rod which extends from the barrel away from the fixation plate. The connector assembly incorporates an adjustment mechanism arranged to cause the connector rod to slide into or out of the barrel and a locking mechanism arranged to lock the position of the connector rod within the barrel to rigidly space the articulation component apart from the fixation plate.

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