Invention Grant
- Patent Title: External fixation system and method of use
- Patent Title (中): 外固定系统及使用方法
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Application No.: US11213030Application Date: 2005-08-25
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Publication No.: US08029505B2Publication Date: 2011-10-04
- Inventor: Jim Hearn , Thomas J. Maughan , Timothy J. Horan , Michael J. Wahl
- Applicant: Jim Hearn , Thomas J. Maughan , Timothy J. Horan , Michael J. Wahl
- Applicant Address: US PA West Chester
- Assignee: Synthes USA, LLC
- Current Assignee: Synthes USA, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US PA West Chester
- Agency: Fay Kaplun & Marcin, LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/00
- IPC: A61B17/00

Abstract:
An external fixation system for connecting one or more bone segments together to facilitate healing of bone. The system may include one or more rings and/or ring segments. One or more linear distractors and/or angular distractors may connect the rings to each other so as to allow for distraction and/or reduction/compression of a bone. Linear distractors may enable an operator to move the rings towards and away from each other, while angular distractors may enable an operator to angle the rings relative to each other. In an embodiment using angular distractors, one or more angular separation assemblies may be positioned between the rings. These separation assemblies may have joints which may two portions which may be angled relative to each other and connected directly or indirectly to the rings. Various fasteners (e.g., nuts) and/or tightening members may configured for quick movement along and selective tightening to various components. Moreover, clamps may be attached to the rings and may engage pins, wire, rods, which may be inserted into bone to hold bone segments to each other. The components of the external fixation system may be provided in sets or kits so that the a surgeon may select various combinations of components to create an external fixation system which is configured specifically for the particular needs of a patient and the bone fracture/deformity.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070049930A1 External fixation system and method of use Public/Granted day:2007-03-01
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