Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Patent
1996-05-31
1998-02-03
Buiz, Michael
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
606 60, 606 72, 606 73, A61B 1770
Patent
active
057139008
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for retaining first and second bone portions in a desired spatial relationship comprises a first member positionable along the first and second bone portions. A second member connectable with the first bone portion has surface member defining an opening. A fastener is extendable through the opening in the second member to connect the second member to the first bone portion. The fastener has a first portion for engaging the first bone portion and a second portion for clamping the first member against the second member to fix the first and second members against relative movement. The first member is also connected to the second bone portion.
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Benzel Edward C.
Dinello Alex
Smith Aaron C.
Wefers Michael H.
Yuan Hansen A.
AcroMed Corporation
Buiz Michael
Shai Daphna
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