Method and apparatus for the external fixation and correction of bone
US7449023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/66
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An external fixation device includes a frame assembly having a first arc segment and a second arc segment. The first arc segment is for interconnection to a first bone portion. The second arc segment is for interconnection to a second bone portion. The first arc segment is coupled to the second arc segment for relative rotation. The external fixation assembly additionally includes an articulating module. The articulating module includes a central member, a first pivot segment and a second pivot segment. The first pivot segment is coupled to the central member for driven rotation about a first pivot axis. The second pivot segment is coupled to the central member for driven rotation about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis.
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