Digital buttress plate for use in modular femoral fixation system
CA 1328956 C · Owner: Mtg Divestitures Inc. · Inventors: Edwards, Charles Cannon; Mears, Dana Christopher; Chapman, Michael William
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A modular femoral internal implant system for use in the treatment of femoral disorders resulting from injury, disease or congenital defect includes at least three interconnectable components: 1) an elongated epiphyseal/metaphyseal implant, 2) an intramedullary rod and 3) an angled side plate having an elongated plate portion adapted to be secured to the outer cortical wall and a hollow sleeve adapted to extend into the femur. The epiphyseal/metaphyseal implant can be connected to either the angled side plate or the intramedullary rod. The system may also include an elongated bone plate connectable to the angled side plate, one or more additional epiphyseal/metaphyseal implants of variable …
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- Granted May 3, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 3, 2011.
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