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Patent Inventor Names
Anthony J. Melkent0
Date of Patent
April 9, 2013
Patent Application Number
11586915
Date Filed
October 26, 2006
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Patent abstract
A bone screw and method of inserting a bone screw into a bone is disclosed. In one example, the bone screw includes a tip segment for creating a starter hole in the bone. A pilot segment is located proximally of the tip segment for creating a pilot hole in the bone after creation of the starter hole. A threaded segment is located proximally of the pilot segment for fixedly securing the bone screw in the bone. A head is located proximally of the threaded segment for allowing a surgical rod to be fixedly secured to the bone screw.
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