A device for fixing a rib bone

The device comprises an intramedullary nail 46 connected at a connection region to a generally U-shaped plate 48. The nail can be integrally formed with the plate or they may be separate pieces connected at the connection region. The connection region may be more flexible than the plate and the nail...

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Main Authors RANDALL JOSEPH HUEBNER, JOEL GILLARD
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.12.2008
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:The device comprises an intramedullary nail 46 connected at a connection region to a generally U-shaped plate 48. The nail can be integrally formed with the plate or they may be separate pieces connected at the connection region. The connection region may be more flexible than the plate and the nail so that it can be deformed to change their relative positions in use.
Bibliography:Application Number: GB20080010872