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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 09, 2006
Applicants:
Beat Mürner, Reichenbach, CH;
Philippe Lehmann, Lamboing, CH;
Inventors:
Beat Mürner, Reichenbach, CH;
Philippe Lehmann, Lamboing, CH;
Assignee:
Stryker Trauma GmbH, , DE;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/56 (2006.01); A61B 17/58 (2006.01); A61B 17/80 (2006.01); A61B 17/04 (2006.01); A61B 17/86 (2006.01); A61F 2/30 (2006.01); A61F 2/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An improved polyaxial mechanism is disclosed. The mechanism preferably works in conjunction with a bone plate and fixation mechanism, such as a screw, rod, or the like. The improved polyaxial mechanism increases the strength of the locking among the locking mechanism, fixation mechanism, and bone plate. In addition, the improved polyaxial mechanism allows for easy locking among the elements, as well as more difficulty in unlocking the elements. A method for utilizing the improved polyaxial mechanism is also disclosed.