Invention Grant
- Patent Title: System for treating proximal humeral fractures and method of using the same
- Patent Title (中): 治疗近端肱骨骨折的系统及其使用方法
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Application No.: US12707238Application Date: 2010-02-17
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Publication No.: US08480677B2Publication Date: 2013-07-09
- Inventor: Gordon I. Groh
- Applicant: Gordon I. Groh
- Agency: Alston & Bird LLP
- Main IPC: A61F2/46
- IPC: A61F2/46

Abstract:
Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100217337A1 SYSTEM FOR TREATING PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME Public/Granted day:2010-08-26
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