Orthopaedic distractor and/or fixator
US5676664A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/66
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to an apparatus for externally reducing and/or fixating a fracture in a bone. The apparatus includes a radiolucent rod, and a carriage assembly with a clamp assembly for connection to a fixation pin. A sleeve is threadingly connected with the carriage assembly and is disposed about the rod. A clamping device interconnects the sleeve with the rod at a selective one of a plurality of locations along a length of the rod. Rotation of the sleeve relative to the carriage assembly moves the rod in an axial direction relative to the carriage assembly.
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