Orthopaedic fixation plate

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5891143
SERIAL NO

08954003

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A plate for use in fixating the position of a first bone segment relative to a second bone segment, the plate comprising a body portion having a plurality of attachment mechanisms located therein, wherein the attachment mechanisms include: a first group of three attachment mechanisms substantially positioned within 90.degree.-150.degree. of one another about a circle, and preferably within substantially 120.degree. of one another, whereby the first group of attachment mechanisms is designed to facilitate attachment of a plurality of adjustable length struts to the plate; and a second group of attachment mechanisms substantially positioned about the circle that are designed to facilitate attachment of accessories to the plate, wherein the total number of the attachment mechanisms is a multiple of three.

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  • SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Taylor, Harold S Memphis, TN 33 2582
Taylor, J Charles Memphis, TN 9 858

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