Mesh for orthopaedic traumatological surgery

Abstract

Abstract The metal plate or meshwork is inserted into broken bones to hold them together. As healing takes place the bone grows into the holes (1,2,3). The holes are between 2.0 and 6.5 mm in dia. while the material of the plate is between 0.5 and 2 mm thick. The metal plate or meshwork may be made of titanium, steel or some other suitable alloy. The component can be used in conjunction with plates, and can be shaped beforehand, and the smaller-dia. holes can accommodate easily-removable nails or pins for fixing the component in position beforehand.

Inventors

• 👤 Lucio Martinotti

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