US 2026/0215828 A1 · ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL ALIGNMENT AND STABILIZATION TOOL

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to an orthopedic fixation system that includes an orthopedic plate defining multiple openings each configured to engage with an orthopedic screw to secure the orthopedic plate to a bone and a recess positioned along a side of the orthopedic plate. The fixation system can include a first pin configured to pass through an opening of the multiple openings and be secured into the bone and a second pin that is positioned at least partially within the recess when the orthopedic plate is in an unrotated configuration. The fixation system can include a rotation mechanism that includes a first body component that couples to the first pin and defines includes a guide, and a second body component that couples to the first body component and the second pin, where the second body component is configured move with respect to the first body component along the guide.

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Dependent claims

An orthopedic fixation system, comprising:

an orthopedic plate defining:
multiple openings each configured to engage with an orthopedic screw to secure the orthopedic plate to a bone;
and
a recess positioned along a side of the orthopedic plate;
a set of pins comprising:
a first pin configured to pass through an opening of the multiple openings and be secured into the bone;
and
a second pin that is positioned at least partially within the recess when the orthopedic plate is fixed to the bone and be secured into the bone;
and
a rotation mechanism comprising:
a first body component that couples to the first pin and comprises:
a guide;
and
a rotation indicator;
and
a second body component that couples to the first body component and the second pin, the second body component configured move with respect to the first body component along the guide;
wherein:
the guide causes the second body component to rotate substantially about an axis of the bone;
and
the second body component indicates an amount of rotation on the rotation indicator.

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Orthopedic surgical alignment and stabilization tool

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Orthopedic surgical alignment and stabilization tool

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Abstract

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