Osteosynthesis apparatus for the fixation of bone fragments
OwnerFerdinand Gundolfinventor
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Abstract
Apparatus for the osteosynthesis of bone fragments, in particular for the fixation of bone fractures comprises a retaining strap that wraps around the fracture or the bone in the region of the site to be treated. The retaining strap is in the form of a flat strip typically in the nature of a hose- or pipe-clamp. At one end of the retaining strap, which is intended to be that end which contacts the bone, there is provided a receiving element through which the other end of the retaining strap can be passed and fixed in position to hold the strap in place under tension when wrapped around the bone. The receiving element is mounted so that it can be rotated about an axis substantially perpendicular to the flat surface of the retaining strap.
Claims14
An apparatus for the osteosynthesis of bone fragments comprising:
- a retaining strap in the form of a flat strip adapted to be wrapped around a bone in the region of a site to be treated and having a first end and second end,
- the first end having an axis perpendicular to the flat strip,
- a sleeve, a rotating connector secured to said sleeve and to said first end of said strap, said sleeve having a bore slightly larger than said second end of said strap so that said second end of the strap can be passed through said sleeve with a slight clearance,
- said rotating connector being secured to said sleeve in alignment with said bore and to said first end of said strap and securing said sleeve on said strap with said bore overlying said first end of said strap so that said axis passes through said rotating connector and said bore;
- and,
- a bone securing element projecting from said sleeve and strap in alignment with said sleeve to secure said first end of said strap to a bone.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.