Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-08
2009-12-29
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C623S020110
Reexamination Certificate
active
07637908
ABSTRACT:
A system for intramedullary subchondral support fixation of radial head fractures is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the system includes an insertion plate having a head segment, a neck segment extending from the head segment, at least one shaft segment extending from the neck segment and at least one tail segment extending from the at least one shaft segment. A plurality of fastener openings may be provided in the insertion plate and a plurality of fasteners may extend through at least two of the plurality of fastener openings, respectively. A method for intramedullary subchondral support fixation of radial head fractures is also disclosed.
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Barrett Thomas C
Bates David W
Cesarano Michael C.
Feldman Gale PA
Guerra Richard
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