18437284. Deformable Threaded Locking Structures, And Related Systems And Methods simplified abstract (DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.)
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Deformable Threaded Locking Structures, And Related Systems And Methods
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Joel Oberli of Niederdorf (CH)
Johanna F. Menze of Zurich (CH)
Deformable Threaded Locking Structures, And Related Systems And Methods - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18437284 titled 'Deformable Threaded Locking Structures, And Related Systems And Methods
The bone plate described in the patent application includes a plate body with an outer surface and a bone-facing surface, as well as a combination hole that includes a locking hole and a compression hole intersecting each other.
- The locking hole and compression hole extend along a longitudinal axis away from each other.
- The plate body has a locking surface defining the locking hole and a second surface defining the compression hole.
- The locking surface features columns, recesses between columns, and plate threads traversing each column.
- Crests of the plate threads extend linearly from one side of each column to the other.
Potential Applications: - Orthopedic surgeries - Fracture repair - Bone reconstruction procedures
Problems Solved: - Providing stability and support to fractured bones - Facilitating bone healing and alignment - Enhancing surgical outcomes in orthopedic procedures
Benefits: - Improved bone fixation - Reduced risk of implant failure - Faster recovery times for patients
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Bone Plate Technology for Enhanced Orthopedic Surgeries This technology can be utilized in medical device manufacturing companies, orthopedic clinics, and hospitals to improve the outcomes of bone-related surgeries.
Prior Art: Readers can explore existing patents related to bone plates, orthopedic implants, and fracture fixation devices to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in orthopedic surgery techniques, materials science, and biomechanical studies related to bone fixation devices.
Questions about Bone Plate Technology: 1. How does the design of this bone plate improve bone healing compared to traditional plates? 2. What materials are commonly used in manufacturing bone plates for orthopedic surgeries?
Original Abstract Submitted
A bone plate includes a plate body defining an outer surface, an opposed bone-facing surface, and a combination hole comprising a locking hole and a compression hole that intersect one another and each extending from the outer surface to the bone-facing surface. The locking hole and the compression hole extend away from each other along a longitudinal axis. The plate body further defines a locking surface that defines the locking hole, and a second surface that defines the compression hole. The locking surface further defines a plurality of columns sequentially located about a central axis of the locking hole, a plurality of recesses located, respectively, between at least some of the columns, and plate threads that traverse each of the columns. Crests of the plate threads extend linearly from a first side of each column to a second side of each column.
