Method and apparatus for external fixation of bones

Details Method and apparatus for external fixation of bones Method and apparatus for external fixation of bones

1997-11-18

1999-08-24

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 54, 606 55, 606 56, 606 62, A61B 1756

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059418796

ABSTRACT:
An external fixator for adjustably securing a first bone portion in a position relative to a second bone portion. The fixator includes a first clamping assembly for receiving a first bone screw connected to the first bone portion and a second clamping assembly for receiving a second bone screw connected to the second bone portion. The first and second clamping assemblies are interconnected by a connection member. The external fixator also includes a drive unit for controlling angular adjustment of the second clamping assembly relative to the first clamping assembly.

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