Title:
SYSTEM FOR THE MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENT OF A BONE FRACTURE, ESPECIALLY OF A PROXIMAL HUMERAL OR FEMORAL FRACTURE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005037117
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
The invention relates to a system for the minimally invasive treatment of a bone (3) fracture, especially of a proximal humeral or femoral fracture. The inventive system comprises an osteosynthesis plate (1) having a supporting section (12) in the cortical substance and an additional fastening section (5) on the bone (3). A second linking section (20) of the guide element (4) and the shaft (18) of the fixing element (20) are configured as an axially displaceable anti-tilt slide bearing. The system comprises at least one anti-twist screw (28) in the supporting section (12) as a means for preventing the detached bone fragment from rotation.
Inventors:
GRADL GEORG (DE)
Application Number:
PCT/DE2004/002312
Publication Date:
June 30, 2005
Filing Date:
October 15, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
INTERCUS GMBH (DE)
GRADL GEORG (DE)
GRADL GEORG (DE)
International Classes:
A61B17/74; A61B17/17; A61B17/80; A61B17/86; (IPC1-7): A61B17/74
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