US 2025/0152202 A1 · STRUT ASSEMBLIES AND EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEMS

Abstract

Length-adjustable strut assemblies and external fixation systems utilizing such strut assemblies are disclosed. A strut assembly comprises an externally threaded rod portion including a first externally threaded rod member, and a strut barrel assembly including a strut barrel portion with an internal cavity and an adjustment portion, the rod portion extending within the internal cavity of the strut barrel portion and selectively threadably coupled with at least one key of the adjustment portion. The strut assembly further comprises a first joint assembly at an end of the first externally threaded rod member and a second joint assembly at an end of the strut barrel portion. At least one portion of the second joint is configured to be selectively disassembled from the end of the strut barrel portion to expose the internal cavity of the strut barrel portion and the second end of the rod portion.

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Dependent claims

An external fixation system, comprising:

a first platform;
a second platform;
and
a first strut assembly including:
a strut body;
a threaded rod assembly translatably received within an internal cavity of the strut body and including a threaded rod member;
a length adjustment mechanism that is selectively adjustable to rotate the strut body such that the threaded rod member is axially translated through the strut body to thereby adjust an axial length of the first strut assembly;
a first joint assembly coupled to the first platform and the strut body;
and
a second joint assembly coupled to the second platform and the threaded rod assembly.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Strut assemblies and external fixation systems

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Strut assemblies and external fixation systems

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Abstract

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