Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Patent
1998-02-10
1999-07-13
Buiz, Michael
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
606 54, A61B 1764
Patent
active
059219858
ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic fixation device and method are disclosed using circular rod stock and circular positive threaded fixation pins. The fixation pins are held in place relative to the fixation surface and relative to the rod by dual sectioned clamps which can be added to the rod at any time without regard to whether there are other clamps already in place at other locations along the rod. The clamps are held in place by a locking bolt which has a hole in a shank which allows the fixation pin to be inserted through the hole and into the fixation surface. The locking bolt contains a washer having a circular divot positioned in mating relationship with the inserted fixation pin. When the bolt is tightened, the clamp sections are forced together to grip the rod and also the divot portion of the washer is forced into contact with the fixation pin, thereby effectively reducing the circumference of the bolt hole which in turn provides three points of friction contact for maintaining the structure in rigid relationship.
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Ross, Jr. John David
Welch, Jr. Robert D.
Buiz Michael
Reip David O.
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
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