External fixator

Details External fixator External fixator

1997-04-15

1999-04-06

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 54, 606 57, A61B 1756

Patent

active

058911448

ABSTRACT:
An external fixator including at least two groups of pins inserted respectively on either side of the fracture. Two vices are used for securing the pins to two hinge elements. The hinge elements are used to connect and orient the vices in relation to an external immobilizing rod which extends parallel to the bone. Each vice includes a clamping jaw and a bar intended to connect to one of the hinge elements.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5160335 (1992-11-01), Wagenknecht
patent: 5207676 (1993-05-01), Canadell et al.
patent: 5393161 (1995-02-01), Mata et al.

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