External compression bone fixation device

Details External compression bone fixation device External compression bone fixation device

1982-09-30

1984-06-26

Frinks, Ronald L.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 92B, A61F 504, A61B 1718

Patent

active

044560052

ABSTRACT:
An improved external compression bone fixation device for use in the treatment of fractures. The device provides compression on a bone fracture until the fracture has healed. By threading a screw with a threaded shank into the far side of the fracture and then threading a second screw into the other portion of the fractured bone and also onto the shank of the first screw, the fracture is drawn together. When healing has been completed, the screws are removed. The entire procedure can be performed from outside the fractured limb, and a second surgical procedure is not necessary to remove the fixation device after healing.

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W. B. Carrell, M.D. and P. M. Girard, M.D., "Removable Internal Fixation in Fractures," Feb. 28, 1931, pp. 670-673, Jour. A.M.A.

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