US Patent No: 8,277,402
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Orthopaedic device and method of use for treating bone fractures
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Oct 2, 2012
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Nov 24, 2009
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12/624,706
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Abstract
Orthopaedic device and a method of use thereof are provided for treating a bone fracture. The orthopaedic device has at least one pressure applying element configured to apply pressure to soft tissue adjacent to the bone fracture and a holder configured to engage, in an engaged configuration, soft tissue adjacent to the bone fracture and, while in the engaged configuration, to permit adjustable positioning and securing the at least one pressure applying element to the holder.
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| 5,171,310 Method and apparatus for treating fractures of long bones | 9 | 1991 | |
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| 5,642,739 Magnetic arm band for tennis elbow | 36 | 1996 | |
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