External bone fixation apparatus

An apparatus for the external fixation and stabilization of a bone fracture comprising fixation pins attached to at least one rigid bar through adjustable clamps which are translatable along said rigid bar wherein the attachment of the pins and bar to the clamps is through articulating balls which a...

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Main Author MEARS; DANA C
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 04.11.1986
Edition4
Subjects
BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS
DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF,TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, E.G. STENTS
DIAGNOSIS
FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS
FIRST-AID KITS
FOMENTATION
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES
PROSTHESES
SURGERY
TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS
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Summary:An apparatus for the external fixation and stabilization of a bone fracture comprising fixation pins attached to at least one rigid bar through adjustable clamps which are translatable along said rigid bar wherein the attachment of the pins and bar to the clamps is through articulating balls which allow universal rotational adjustment of each pin or bar. A method for the external fixation and stabilization of a bone fracture utilizing said apparatus is also disclosed.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19850776259