Invention Grant
US08496662B2 Method and apparatus for forming a wedge-like opening in a bone for an open wedge osteotomy
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用于在开放式楔形截骨术中在骨中形成楔形开口的方法和装置
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for forming a wedge-like opening in a bone for an open wedge osteotomy
- Patent Title (中): 用于在开放式楔形截骨术中在骨中形成楔形开口的方法和装置
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Application No.: US11350333Application Date: 2006-02-08
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Publication No.: US08496662B2Publication Date: 2013-07-30
- Inventor: Vincent P. Novak , Kelly Ammann , Dennis McDevitt
- Applicant: Vincent P. Novak , Kelly Ammann , Dennis McDevitt
- Applicant Address: US FL Naples
- Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US FL Naples
- Agency: Dickstein Shapiro LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/56
- IPC: A61B17/56
Abstract:
The present application provides an apparatus for forming and method of creating a wedge-like opening in a bone for an open wedge osteotomy by identifying a cutting plane through the bone; and inserting an apex pin along the cutting plane to limit cutting and minimize stress risers in the bone.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060241636A1 Method and apparatus for forming a wedge-like opening in a bone for an open wedge osteotomy Public/Granted day:2006-10-26
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