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US 12,758,349 B2Granted
Frame
AssigneeMosaic Surgical Limited
InventorAngela Spang
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Abstract
The present invention provides a frame for supporting digits which may be used during surgery to elevate digits during an operation. The frame comprises a plate with two wings which define a plane and a space therebetween, an engaging feature on each wing for removable engagement with retaining ties, and an elevated support surface between the wings to support digits. The frame provides a secure platform for supporting digits during hand surgery.
Claims20
A method of preparing a hand for surgery comprising the steps of:
- providing a frame for supporting a hand during surgery, the frame comprising
- a plate having two wings which define a plane and a space therebetween, and
- a support portion positioned between the two wings which comprises a supporting surface for two digits which is elevated relative to the plane defined by the wings,
- wherein each wing is provided with an engaging feature for removably engaging a retaining tie;
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- engaging a hand with the frame,
- wherein the step of engaging the hand with the frame comprises the step of inserting two digits of the hand through the space between the wings of the frame such that
- the digits are supported on the supporting surface, and
- another digit of the hand remains on the opposite side of the plane defined by the plate to the supporting surface.
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