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EP0165666A1
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Intramedullary splint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-04-09
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2005-04-09
Abstract
Abstract An intramedullary splint for use with fractured long bones such as the femur comprises an elongate tube 12 having clamping means 28 located towards one end 26 thereof. The clamping means comprise wings 28 movable, from the other end of the tube 12, from an operative to an inoperative position. When the clamping means is in the operative position, the other end of the tube 12 can locked onto the bone by means of a washer 18 and nut 22 to compress the fracture surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 George Papagiannopoulos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/72; A61B17/7216; A61B17/7225; A61B17/7233; A61B17/7258; A61B17/7266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
Apparatus for use with fractured bones which comprises an elongate member for connection to the bone, the elgongate member having clamping means towards one end thereof which is movable between an operative and an inoperative position, means operable from the other end to control movement of the clamping means, and means operable from the the said other end to compress the fracture surfaces when the elongate memeber is connected to the bone with the clamping means in the operative position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
Apparatus for use with fractured bones which comprises an elongate member for connection to the bone, the elgongate member having clamping means towards one end thereof which is movable between an operative and an inoperative position, means operable from the other end to control movement of the clamping means, and means operable from the the said other end to compress the fracture surfaces when the elongate memeber is connected to the bone with the clamping means in the operative position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the elongate member is shaped to conform to the curvature of the bone to which it is to be connected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus as claimed in either of claims 1 or 2 in which the compressing means comprises a washer located at or near the said other end in a non-rotatable but axially movable manner, co-operating with a threaded member rotation of which moves the washer axially.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 3 in which the washer has an insert of resilient material, and gripping means facing the said one end of the elongate member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4 in which the elongate comprises a tube within which is located an operating rod for the clamping means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
Apparatus as claimed in any of claims 1 to 5 in which the clamping means comprise a pair of wings which, in the inoperative position, are recessed within the elongate member and, in the operative position, project from opposite side thereof to grip the bone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 in which the wings are pivotally attached to the bottom of the operating rod and are cause to project from the elongate member by the rod being forced downwardly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 in which the rod is forced downwardly by means of a screw within the said other end of the elongate member bearing on the upper end of the rod.
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