发明名称 |
ORTHOPEDIC EXTERNAL FIXATOR AND METHOD OF USE |
摘要 |
An orthopedic apparatus is provided for bridging a first bone unit to a second bone unit. The apparatus is demonstrated on a finger joint, wherein one of the bones and/or ligaments and/or tendons of the joint is/are injured. A method for implanting and using the apparatus also is presented. The apparatus includes a reformably deformable span portion which is generally circular and preferably rhombic. By deforming or reforming the span portion, it can be repositioned laterally, and/or it can be rotated to allow range of rotary motion so as to promote healing.
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申请公布号 |
US2012226277(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.09.06 |
申请号 |
US201113227270 |
申请日期 |
2011.09.07 |
申请人 |
TAN VIRAK;JUSTIN DANIEL F.;HOLLIS CHAD;VIRAK ORTHOPEDIC RESEARCH LLC;MEDICINELODGE, INC. DBA IMDS CO-INNOVATION |
发明人 |
TAN VIRAK;JUSTIN DANIEL F.;HOLLIS CHAD |
分类号 |
A61B17/00 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/00 |
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