Title:
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BONE FIXATION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005058134
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A fixation apparatus is disclosed having a head portion having outer wall sections at least partially surrounding a central hollow area, and the head portion also having an inner bottom surface. A shank portion can extend from the head portion. An expander hub is provided for positioning at least partially within the central hollow area of the head portion and can be seated at least partially on the inner bottom surface of the head portion. The expander hub is rotatable to force the outer wall sections of the head portion outwardly for engaging and locking the fixation apparatus in place when the fixation apparatus is positioned within a hole of a plate. The fixation apparatus can advantageously be used with a plate whereby the fixation apparatus and plate can compress bone separately from locking the fixation apparatus in a desired position.
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Inventors:
BALL ROBERT J
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/041590
Publication Date:
March 02, 2006
Filing Date:
December 13, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
KINETIKOS MEDICAL INC (US)
BALL ROBERT J
BALL ROBERT J
International Classes:
A61B17/58; A61B17/80; A61B17/86; A61B17/88; B25B15/00; A61B; (IPC1-7): A61B17/56
Foreign References:
| US6554834B1 | 2003-04-29 | |||
| US6716214B1 | 2004-04-06 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 1691698A4
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