US 2016/0235444 A1 · DYNAMIC EXTERNAL FIXATOR AND METHODS FOR USE

Abstract

An external fixation system and method for realigning, compressing or distracting broken bones has a planar ring element with an adjustable device having a body releasably mounted on the ring element. The adjustable device includes a first member for movement in a direction generally perpendicular to the ring element. A second member is mounted on the first member for movement in a direction parallel to the first member and with respect to a circumference of the planar ring element. The method includes inserting a k-wire through a first piece of bone and affixing the k-wire to the ring element. Then inserting a second k-wire through a second piece of bone and affixing the k-wire to the adjustable device second member. The pieces of bone are realigned, compressed or distracted by adjusting at least one of a first and second adjustable members forming the device.

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Dependent claims

An external fixation system comprising:

a plate having an arcuate portion with spaced inner and outer surfaces, the arcuate portion comprising first and second surfaces connecting the inner and outer surfaces and a third surface formed by a plurality of raised portions on the second surface, the plurality of raised portions having portions of the second surface located therebetween, the plurality of raised portions having first and second holes extending from the third surface to the first surface, the first hole located closer to the inner surface of the plate arcuate portion than the second hole, the portions of the second surface located between the plurality of raised portions having third and fourth holes extending from the second surface to the first surface, the third hole being closer to the arcuate plate inner surface than the fourth hole.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Dynamic external fixator and methods for use

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Dynamic external fixator and methods for use

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Abstract

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