Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-03
2010-11-09
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07828801
ABSTRACT:
An external fixation device and method, which is designed for the setting and corrective treatment of bone fractures. More particularly, the provision is made for an external orthopaedic wrist fixation device for the setting and corrective treatment of bone fractures which may be encountered in the distal radial portion of the forearm of a patient, through the utilization of novel cross pin arrangements extending through the site of the fracture for fracture fixation and with the absence of the risks and discomfort of encountered Ligamentotaxis.
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Mirza Ather
Mirza Romi
A.M. Surgical, Inc.
Andrews & Kurth LLP
Comstock David
Robert Eduardo C
Wang Ping
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