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Patent Inventor Names
J. Dean Cole0
Date of Patent
January 13, 2009
0Patent Application Number
107991790
Date Filed
March 12, 2004
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The present invention provides a technique for percutaneous intramedullary fixation. A protective outer sheath is provided for internal fixation of the proximal tibia. Additionally, a unique intramedullary plate is provided that is adapted for percutaneous insertion into the intramedullary canal of a long bone. A plate holder is also provided that may be utilized through the outer sheath to drive and position a fixation plate within the intramedullary canal.
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