Method and apparatus for treating fractures of a bone

Details Method and apparatus for treating fractures of a bone Method and apparatus for treating fractures of a bone

1991-12-13

1995-08-22

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 72, A61B 1756

Patent

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054434661

ABSTRACT:
A nailing system, condylar anchor, and method for treating fractures of a bone include an intramedullary nail, whose lower end passes through a condylar anchor in a sliding and mating relationship, whereby the patient may exert weight upon the bone and relative movement between the intramedullary nail and condylar anchor is permitted.

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