Intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance and fitting device
CA 1323536 C · Owner: Howmedica International Inc. · Inventors: Adcock, Philip John; Lawes, Peter; Taylor, Stephen
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An intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance comprising an intramedullary rod having an angulated opening to receive a femoral neck screw said rod having a, co-axial bore extending into said angulated opening anti-, rotation means located in said bore to selectively prevent rotation of said neck screw in the rod and the open end of said bore being provided with means to positively locate a removable fitting device on the proximal end of the rod and so that said anti-rotation means can be operated with the fitting device in position.
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- Granted October 26, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 26, 2010.
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