Methods of reduction of bone fractures

Details Methods of reduction of bone fractures Methods of reduction of bone fractures

1977-04-22

1978-10-10

Frinks, Ronald L.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 92E, 128 92EB, A61F 504, A61B 1718

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041190920

ABSTRACT:
A method of reduction of bone fractures is described wherein two segments of a broken bone are drawn together by means of a plate extending across both segments, securing one end of the plate to one segment of bone, securing the other side of the plate through a slot in the plate to the other segment of bone, and applying a tool having a pinion engaging another slot in the plate provided with a rack, a pin on the end of the tool engaging a hole in the bone, so that upon rotation of the tool the two segments of bone are drawn together. A jig for drilling the necessary holes for securing the segments is also described.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2494229 (1950-01-01), Collison
patent: 3866607 (1975-02-01), Forsythe et al.
patent: 3900025 (1975-08-01), Barnes, Jr.

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