Ankle Nail Assembly
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United States of America Patent
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Issued Date -
Jan 30, 2014
app pub date -
Jul 19, 2013
filing date -
Jul 20, 2012
priority date (Note) -
Abandoned
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides methods and devices that allow for rotational control, compression and fusion of the ankle as required for treatment while providing additional mobility in the movement of the foot. The devices of the present disclosure are configured to go through the talus and tibia for fusion of ankle joint while avoiding the calcaneus and subtalar joint. According to a first aspect, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are curved to provide sufficient area for rotational control and compression of the ankle bones. According to a second aspect, exemplary embodiments of the nails of the present disclosure are configured to be placed at an angle with respect to the intramedullary canal.
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