Compressible bone staple

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1987-07-29

1989-08-01

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 92YC, A61F 504

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048525588

ABSTRACT:
A bone staple comprising first and second staple legs and a slidably adjustable ratchet mechanism for coupling the legs together and for lockably positioning them a selected distance apart; thereby facilitating the application of compressive forces between the ends of a bone joined together with the staple.

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