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Intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance and fitting device

  • US 5,176,681 A
  • Filed: 12/09/1988
  • Issued: 01/05/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/14/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance comprising an intramedullary rod having proximal and distal ends, an angulated opening in said proximal end, said rod having a generally axial bore through said proximal end opening into said angulated opening, a femoral neck screw at least partially housed in and projecting from said angulated opening, said neck screw having proximal and distal ends, anti-rotation means operative through said bore for selectively preventing rotation of said neck screw in said rod opening, said rod proximal end having means for positively locating a removable fitting device in position on said rod proximal end, and said positive locating means being constructed and arranged for said anti-rotation means to be operated with the fitting device in its positively located position.

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