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US 2021/0259712 A1Published application
Flexible guide for application of bone plates
AssigneeRevelation Plating, LLC
InventorsStanley Tsai, Michael Bottlang, Steven Madey
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Abstract
Embodiments herein employ a flexible orthopedic alignment guide for surgical implantation of flexible bone plates. Specifically, the alignment guide is designed to be used in conjunction with flexible bone plates whereby flexible sections of the alignment guide aid in alignment of drill bits and fasteners with the fastener holes of the bone plate. The flexible guide is designed to flex in a similar manner to the bone plate, thus maintaining positive engagement without compromising hole alignment.
Claims9
A flexible orthopedic guide, comprising:
- a base having a first side section, a second side section, and a flexible middle section;
- at least one coupler for coupling the flexible orthopedic guide to a bone plate;
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- a plurality of alignment cavities aligned with corresponding holes in the bone plate,
- wherein the flexible orthopedic guide stays temporarily engaged with the bone plate through a range of flexion of both the bone plate and the flexible orthopedic guide.
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