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A patent application for an adjustable-length bone fixation device and its assembling method has been filed by inventors from Taipei, Taiwan. The device aims to address complications in femoral neck fracture surgeries, particularly in patients with osteoporosis, by allowing for adjustable screw placement to accommodate bone shortening during the healing process. The device includes an external screw with protrusions and an internal screw with grooves, allowing for adjustable sliding distance and potential materials include Ti-6Al-4V or stainless steel. The patent application seeks to improve treatment for femoral neck fractures and reduce complications caused by bone screw placement. [Extracted from the article] |
