System for treating proximal humeral fractures and method of using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9918853
APP PUB NO 20160095722A1
SERIAL NO

14970447

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Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.

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ENCORE MEDICAL LP DBA DJO SURGICAL9800 METRIC BLVD AUSTIN TX 78758

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Groh, Gordon I Asheville, US 6 209

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