Lever to align bones

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1990-12-26

1992-07-28

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Skeletal traction applicator

606 54, A61F 504

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051333422

ABSTRACT:
A fracture alignment device comprising two clamps adjustably and pivotally mounted on a lever which may be rotated as a second class lever to apply pressure on the bone segments to align the bone segments. The device is both autoclavable and radiolucent, whereby the user may monitor the alignment by means of an X-ray machine, and the device may be used in the operating room.

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