10-037 - Locking screw device to stabilize long bone plate or nail ensembles fastened to bone by screws

Researchers

Berton Roy Moed, Bernard L. Randall and Christopher John Rudy.

Summary

Locking screw system includes screw and female threaded receiver that provide for and lock through interference fitting, which may be from major-major and/or minor-minor diameter interference. The system may be embodied as an orthopedic implant or implant component.

Intellectual Property Status

• U.S. patent pending