Monolateral orthopedic device with external fixing for immobilizing a fractured bone

The invention applies to the field of medicine, particularly to bone surgery. The invention relates to a monolateral orthopedic external fixation device for immobilizing a fractured bone having a rigid support, at least two pins screwed into the bone and joined to the rigid support by a connecting m...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors DALZOTTO GEORGES, EVRARD PATRICK, STEENMAN CHRISTIAN, RIGAL SYLVAIN, DI SHINO MICHEL
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.11.2003
Edition7
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:The invention applies to the field of medicine, particularly to bone surgery. The invention relates to a monolateral orthopedic external fixation device for immobilizing a fractured bone having a rigid support, at least two pins screwed into the bone and joined to the rigid support by a connecting mechanism comprising a pin-holding device composed of two identical parts forming a clamp whose two opposing faces have depressions. These depressions are able to receive and hold pins with diameters from 3 to 6 mm.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20000582430