Patent ID: 6228087
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A fixation member for treating orthopedic fractures, comprising:a body portion having (i) an upper surface, (ii) a lower surface, and (iii) a perimeter edge interposed between said upper surface and said lower surface;a number of arm members each having a first end and a second end, said first end of each arm member being secured to said perimeter edge such that each arm member extends in a radial direction relative to said body portion; anda penetration structure secured to said second end of each arm member such that each penetration structure extends in an axial direction relative to said body portion,wherein said penetration structure is (i) configured so as to penetrate below an outer surface of a bone when said fixation member is biased against said outer surface of said bone and (ii) further configured to limit said penetration so that said lower surface of said body portion is prevented from contacting said outer surface of said bone when said fixation member is biased against said outer surface of said bone.