Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Patent
1996-09-11
1998-06-16
Tucker, Guy V.
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
606 73, A61B 1780
Patent
active
057661766
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a formable mesh for use in osteosynthesis and a method of use therefore. The formable mesh includes a plurality of orifice plates linked together by a plurality of connecting arms. The plurality of orifice plates includes a first orifice plate having at least six radially offset connecting arms. Each of the radially offset connecting arms includes a first end coupled to the first orifice plate and a second end coupled to a second orifice. Upon rotation of the first orifice plate in a first direction, each of the second orifice plates is retracted relative to the first orifice plate. Upon rotation of the first orifice plate in a second direction, each of the second orifice plates is extended relative to the first orifice plate.
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