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Date of Patent
August 31, 2010
Patent Application Number
11250498
Date Filed
October 14, 2005
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Patent abstract
A system and method for securing an intramedullary rod in a medullary canal of a long bone is provided. The system includes an intramedullary rod and a screw assembly for receiving the rod. The screw assembly has a transverse receiving bore for receiving the intramedullary rod and a securing member movable toward the bore for securing the rod to the screw assembly. An alignment jig may also be provided for aligning the rod with the receiving bore during installation.
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