Fixator or splint

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2006-05-12

2010-11-30

Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S005000, C606S054000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07841998

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a non-invasive external fixator particularly suitable for fracture fixation. In particular, the fixator of the invention includes proximal and distal portions for mounting on a limb either side of a fracture. Each of the proximal and distal portions includes a rigid member. An articulation member connects the proximal and distal portions. The articulation member includes a universal joint for allowing relative movement between the proximal and distal portions, wherein the articulation member connects the rigid members.

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