External bone fixation apparatus
US4620533A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 1985 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00902
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
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.
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