Orthopedic implant and methods of implanting and removing same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10702318
APP PUB NO 20170333095A1
SERIAL NO

15669370

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Illustrative embodiments of orthopedic implants and methods for surgically repairing hammertoe are disclosed. According to at least one illustrative embodiment, an orthopedic implant includes a proximal segment comprising a number of spring arms forming an anchored barb at a first end of the implant, a distal segment extending between the proximal segment and a second end of the implant, and a central segment disposed between the proximal and distal segment.

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HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP325 CORPORATE DRIVE MAHWAH NJ 07430

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Kilgore, Kasey A Houston, US 5 48
Seavey, Jeff F Houston, US 4 31
Terrill, Lance N League City, US 26 234

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