Adjustable fixator

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2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Nguyen, AnhTuan T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

10265258

ABSTRACT:
A bone fixator for securing a first bone portion in a position relative to second bone portion is disclosed, including at least two clamping assemblies each for receiving at least one bone pin and a main body disposed between the clamping assemblies. The main body includes at least one joint for orienting the clamping assemblies with respect to each other. The at least one joint may permit pivoting or rotation. Some joints permit the articulation of several components to be simultaneously and releasably lockable.

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