Method and apparatus for external fixation of an elbow
US6152925A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for adjustably securing the humerous, which is on a proximal side of elbow joint, relative to the ulna on the distal side of the elbow joint. The apparatus includes a central body having inner and outer ring members interconnected for relative rotation about a common mechanical axis adapted to align with the anatomical axis of the elbow joint. The central body defines a radiographic window for permitting lateral radiographic examination of the anatomical pivot axis of the elbow joint. The apparatus preferably includes a distraction mechanism for distracting the humerus perpendicular to the proximal end of the ulna.
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