Title:
SURGICAL JIG AND METHOD FOR USING SAME
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2024/044496
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Provided herein is a surgical jig and methods for making and using the same. In at least one embodiment, the jig contains a forearm strap and finger strap to secure a patient's forearm and hand, respectively, to the jig, and at least one finger attachment site configured to receive and secure a fractured finger to the jig. The jig is designed to position the hand and finger in an optimal position for fracture reduction by a clinician while utilizing minimal resources. In various embodiments, the present methods of using the jig include adjustment of the patient's hand by the clinician to ensure optimal placement of the fractured finger prior to commencing fracture reduction.
Inventors:
MANSURIPUR PETER (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2023/072391
Publication Date:
May 10, 2024
Filing Date:
August 17, 2023
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TRAKTUS LLC (US)
International Classes:
A61G13/12; A61F5/048; A61F5/10; A61F5/37; A61B17/56; A61F5/04; A61F5/058
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
LANDSMAN, Andrew C. (US)
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