Wrist fusion plate

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1997-04-18

1998-12-29

Tucker, Guy V.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

A61B 1780

Patent

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058534130

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a wrist fusion plate 10 configured to extend over a carpus area and position at least one metacarpal relative to a radius. The wrist fusion plate includes a saddle portion 36 which is placed over the carpus area. A proximal end 38 extending from the saddle portion and attachable to the radius defines a first longitudinal axis. A distal end 40 extending from the saddle portion and attachable to one of the metacarpals defines a second longitudinal axis. The second longitudinal axis is not axially aligned relative to the first longitudinal axis in a medial-lateral direction.

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