External fixator assembly and clamp therefor

Details External fixator assembly and clamp therefor External fixator assembly and clamp therefor

1997-02-04

1998-08-25

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 56, 606 59, A61B 1762

Patent

active

057979081

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to an external fixator assembly for externally fixating and stabilizing a bone. The external fixator assembly includes a frame member; a bone piercing member insertable into the bone; and a clamp. The clamp includes a body with a slot, a hole, and a threaded opening therein. The threaded opening is in communication with the slot. The bone piercing member is received within the hole. The frame member is disposed within the slot. The clamp further includes a set screw in the threaded opening. The set screw is engaged with the frame member and holds the frame member within the slot.

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