Implant and method for ankle syndesmosis treatment
US-2018318097-A1 · Nov 8, 2018 · US
Arthritis plate
US11364128B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11364128-B2 |
| Application number | US-201715620225-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Publication date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
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Disclosed are orthopedic implant kits. One disclosed kit comprises an implant having a joint head portion, the joint head portion having a generally convex distal surface and generally concave proximal surface, the implant comprising a post portion protruding proximally from the proximal surface, the post portion having a dorsal surface and a ventral surface (which is a plantar surface in the case of a metatarsal bone) and including a first threaded aperture extending therebetween, and a bone screw. The bone screw has a threaded shaft complementary to the threaded surface of the post portion and preferably is configured to provide bicortical fixation of the implant.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for placing an implant on a bone comprising the steps of: providing an orthopedic implant kit comprising: an implant, said implant having a joint head portion, said joint head portion having a distal surface and a proximal surface, said distal surface being generally convex prior to placement of the implant on said bone and said proximal surface being generally concave prior to placement of the implant on said bone; a dorsal plate portion protruding proximally from said proximal surface, wherein the dorsal plate portion includes at least a first dorsal plate aperture extending therethrough; a first bone screw having a threaded shaft, said threaded shaft being sized to fit through said first dorsal plate aperture, said first bone screw being configured to provide bicortical fixation of said implant; placing said implant onto the head of a bone; and inserting said first bone screw through said first dorsal plate aperture, through a first cortical surface of said bone, and into a second cortical surface of said bone. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bone is a metatarsal bone. 3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said implant is substantially rigid. 4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said implant is made of a metal material. 5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said implant is made of a cobalt chrome material.
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Rounded shapes, e.g. with rounded corners · CPC title
Implants for interposition between two natural articular surfaces · CPC title
having apertures, e.g. for receiving fixation screws · CPC title
- A61F2/4225Primary
for feet, e.g. toes · CPC title
the extension or compression force being caused by interaction of the plate hole and the screws · CPC title
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- What does patent US11364128B2 cover?
- Disclosed are orthopedic implant kits. One disclosed kit comprises an implant having a joint head portion, the joint head portion having a generally convex distal surface and generally concave proximal surface, the implant comprising a post portion protruding proximally from the proximal surface, the post portion having a dorsal surface and a ventral surface (which is a plantar surface in the c…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Medline Industries Lp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/4225. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jun 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 4 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).