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Wrist fusion plate

  • US 5,853,413 A
  • Filed: 04/18/1997
  • Issued: 12/29/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of fusing a wrist using a wrist fusion plate configured to extend over a carpus area and position at least one metacarpal relative to a radius, said method comprising:

  • attaching a proximal end of said plate to the radius;

    attaching a distal end of said plate to one of the metacarpals;

    placing a saddle portion interconnecting said proximal end with said distal end over the carpus area; and

    attaching said saddle portion to greater than one carpus area bone with at least three screws.

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