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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2021
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2018
Paragon 28, Inc., Englewood, CO (US);
Albert Dacosta, Lone Tree, CO (US);
Joseph Dogué, Aurora, CO (US);
Frank Barmes, Littleton, CO (US);
Randy Allard, Golden, CO (US);
Paragon 28, Inc., Englewood, CO (US);
Abstract
Guides, devices, instruments, and systems for fixing a fractured bone are disclosed. An insertion guide includes a handle member and a guide member coupled to a second end of the handle member. The guide member being curved relative to the longitudinal axis of the handle member. A bone fixation system including an insertion guide, a guide wire and a fastener. The insertion guide including a handle member and a guide member coupled to an end of the handle member. The guide member being curved and including a through hole for receiving the guide wire. The fastener including a cannulation for receiving the guide wire. Methods of using a bone fixation systems for fixing fractured bones are also disclosed.