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7615051 |
Craniofacial fracture reduction assembly
A Craniofacial Fracture Reduction Assembly may include a reduction platform, a threaded fragment manipulator, and an adjustable support assembly. The reduction platform has at least one receiving...
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RE40914 |
Orthopaedic fixation plate
A plate for use in fixating the position of a first bone segment relative to a second bone segment, the plate comprising a body portion having a plurality of attachment mechanisms located therein,...
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7367977 |
Apparatus for dynamic external fixation of distal radius and wrist fractures
The fixator is an apparatus for repairing fractures of the distal radius and wrist. Distal, pivot, distraction, and radial members provide an anatomically contoured, radiolucent apparatus that...
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7229451 |
Skull clamp with load distribution indicators
A three-pin skull clamp [ 10 ] includes a C-shaped frame [ 12 ] which partially encircles the head [ 18 ] of the patient, with a spring-loaded single skull pin assembly [ 22 ] located at one end of...
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7226449 |
Ring fixator
An external fixator apparatus ( 1 ) of the ring type for stabilizing bone fractures, including at least one pair of rings ( 6, 7 ), of which one ( 6 ) is proximal and the other ( 7 ) is distal, and...
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6997890 |
Halo orthosis
An apparatus and method for restricting movement of a patient's head. The apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of constraints engaged with the frame to exactly constrain the patient's head...
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6860883 |
External fixation apparatus and method
A bone fixation apparatus and method are provided that allow a user to push bone pins into engagement with bones with more precision and accurate feel as to proper engagement and the clamping...
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6702814 |
Clamp assembly for an external fixation system
A clamp assembly for an external fixation system includes a first clamp member for engaging a first elongated member. The first clamp member includes a first jaw portion and a second jaw portion....
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6652523 |
Monolateral orthopedic device with external fixing for immobilizing a fractured bone
The invention applies to the field of medicine, particularly to bone surgery. The invention relates to a monolateral orthopedic external fixation device for immobilizing a fractured bone having a...
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6589242 |
Percutaneous scaphoid fixation method and device
A method and apparatus for percutaneous internal fixing of a fractured limb bone including, placing the limb in a stabilizing clamp, demonstrating the fractured bone to be fixed, resolving the...
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6537275 |
Securing component for a ring fixator used in orthopaedic surgery
The invention relates to a clamp element for external fixator apparatuses of the rod and ring type used for stabilizing bone fractures in orthopedic surgery; a clamp connector secures at least one...
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6537274 |
Fixation screw, detachable pin, guide, and frame
A method of treating a bone fracture includes a step of attaching a pair of bone fragments together with an internal screw. An outrigger pin is then attached to the internal screw. An alignment...
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6520961 |
Method and apparatus for external fixation of a hinged joint
An apparatus for aligning a mechanical pivot axis of an external fixator with an anatomical pivot axis of a hinged joint. The hinged joint has first and second bones on opposite sides of the...
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6514254 |
Clamp device for orthopedic external fixator
A clamp device for use with an external skeletal fixator for being coupled to a patient's limb, and strap structure having a first end for being coupled to a patient's extremity and having a second...
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6482206 |
Method and apparatus for external fixation of bones
An external fixator for securing a first bone portion in a fixed relationship with respect to a second bone portion includes a longitudinally extending rod and a bone screw clamping assembly. The...
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6355037 |
Apparatus and method of external skeletal support allowing for internal-external rotation
An external skeletal fixation apparatus provides support about a joint such as the knee. The apparatus includes a first external support section with one or more rings rigidly supporting a first...
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6277119 |
External fixation system
An external fixation system for securing a first bone portion in a fixed relationship with respect to a second bone portion. The fixation system includes at least one cylindrical support rod and a...
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6267762 |
Device for the positioning of a proximal extremity of a tibia against a cutting guide including an adjusting handle
Equipment for the positioning of a proximal extremity of a tibia against a cutting guide (1), including a support bracket is shown. Devices are provided for distally immobilizing a tibia, which...
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6187004 |
Subcutaneous bone expansion device
A subcutaneous bone expansion device including a stationary plate and an expansion plate, each affixed to bone portions, and an expansion mechanism to vary relative distance between the stationary...
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6159210 |
Bone fixation pin with rotary cutting tip
A fixation pin and methods for attaching an immobilizing device or frame to a bone or to the skull of a patient with a skeletal injury are provided. A preferred embodiment of the pin comprises an...
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6152925 |
Method and apparatus for external fixation of an elbow
An apparatus for adjustably securing the humerous, which is on a proximal side of elbow joint, relative to the ulna on the distal side of the elbow joint. The apparatus includes a central body...
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6129727 |
Orthopaedic spatial frame apparatus
An orthopaedic fixation frame apparatus includes a pair of spaced apart support members such as circular rings, plates, or the like supported by a plurality of struts that span therebetween. One...
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6030386 |
Six axis external fixator strut
An orthopedic fixation device in which two or more translation members are secured to adjacent tissue segments for reorientation relative to each other. The device includes telescopically...
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6017341 |
Apparatus for fixation of the bones in a healing bone fracture
The present invention relates to methods for measuring the strength of a healing bone fracture by rotating the bones about their axis at each side of the fracture relative to each other and measure...
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5997537 |
Ring system for external fixation of bone and related method
An external fixator for adjustably securing first and second portions of a bone includes a ring assembly and a bone screw clamp assembly interconnected by a central body. The ring assembly secures...
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5971984 |
Method of using an orthopaedic fixation device
An external fixator for positioning a first element or the like relative to a second element or the like. The external fixator includes a first base for mounting to the first element; a second base...
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5968043 |
Plastic double nut mechanism enabling rigid orthopedic distraction
A distraction apparatus for an external fixation device used to rigidly immobilize bone fragments during bone lengthening and angular deformity correction includes distractor mechanisms and...
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5941879 |
Method and apparatus for external fixation of bones
An external fixator for adjustably securing a first bone portion in a position relative to a second bone portion. The fixator includes a first clamping assembly for receiving a first bone screw...
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5928230 |
Articulated external orthopedic fixation system and method of use
An external fixation system (10) comprising one or more rings (14), elongated members (16), extension fingers (18) with pin holders (52), wire holders (22), clamping assemblies (20), screws (24) or...
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5919192 |
Compression-distraction apparatus for treatment of a bone fracture
A compression-distraction apparatus for fixation of two fragments of a fractured bone comprises three annular members placed in spaced-apart alignment around the limb of the broken bone. It...
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5891143 |
Orthopaedic fixation plate
A plate for use in fixating the position of a first bone segment relative to a second bone segment, the plate comprising a body portion having a plurality of attachment mechanisms located therein,...
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5885282 |
Apparatus for treatment of fracture and malunion of the distal radius
An external fixation apparatus for applying force against a single isolated plane of deformity in the distal radius for fracture treatment, and which can be used to avoid the need for a bone graft...
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5797908 |
External fixator assembly and clamp therefor
The invention is directed to an external fixator assembly for externally fixating and stabilizing a bone. The external fixator assembly includes a frame member; a bone piercing member insertable...
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5785709 |
Apparatus and method for performing a surgical procedure on bone lesions
A guide assembly for surgical instruments used for performing surgical procedure on a bone having a longitudinal axis. At least one stand-off member secured to and extending from the bone is...
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5776132 |
External fixation assembly
External fixation assemblies are provided which include a frame having one or more structural members for connecting to rods adjustably coupled thereto to provide a plurality of fixed positions...
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5766173 |
Distractor mechanism for external fixation device
A distraction apparatus for an external fixation device used to rigidly immobilize bone fragments during bone lengthening and angular deformity correction includes distractor mechanisms and...
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5746741 |
External fixator system
An external fixator system comprises a clamp adapted to couple a fixator pin to a connecting rod. The clamp includes a slot for transversely receiving the body of the connecting rod. The slot...
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5741252 |
Adjustable clamp for bone fixation element
A clamp for fixing bone pins or wires to an external frame is disclosed. The clamp has a central post, an upper vise plate and a lower vise plate urged together on the post, by a spring for...
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5702389 |
Orthopaedic fixation device
A spatial frame for positioning a first element or the like relative to a second element or the like. The spatial frame includes a first base for mounting to the first element; a second base for...
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5674186 |
Halo consisting of positionally adjustable elements and capable of being fixed in a plurality of adjustable positions on the cranium of a patient
A halo adapted to enclose the forehead and temples of a patient including at least two frontotemporal bars (1) which are joined to each other, and two half-arches (2) which are joined to each other...
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5669908 |
Cast brace for femoral shaft fractures in children
A cast brace for use for the treatment of children having femoral shaft fractures. The brace includes a main support bracket adapted to extend from a support cast. A tension assembly extending from...
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5630814 |
Fastener for external fixation device wires and pins
A fastener for wires or pins used with an external fixation device to rigidly immobilize bone fragments during linear or angular distraction thereof includes a fixation bolt with either a...
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5540686 |
Apparatus for lengthening bones
An apparatus for lengthening bones is disclosed including a plurality of frame elements (12) spaced apart from one another. The frame elements are U-shaped for at least partially enclosing the...
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5496319 |
External fixation apparatus
An external fixation apparatus 2 that allows the transfixation wire 10 to be secured at a plurality of discrete positions to provide adjustability of the angular orientation of the wire with...
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5458599 |
System for the use in the fixation of a fractured bone
The present invention discloses a bone fixation device composed of two separate connectable sections: a compression device and an elongated member. The compression device is further composed of...
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5443464 |
External fixator apparatus
An external fixation system for stabilizing bone fractures is provided, having a hexagonal rod as the primary support mechanism with a plurality of fixation components adjustably secured thereto....
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5437668 |
Apparatus and method for clinical use of load measurement in distraction osteogenesis
Distraction Osteogenesis is a procedure for lengthening a bone. The Ilizarov External Fixator is an apparatus employed in the distraction osteogenesis procedure. The prospects for a successful...
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5403319 |
Bone imobilization device
A system and method for positioning a tool relative to a patient's bone to facilitate the performance of a surgical bone alteration task. The system comprises a bone immobilization device for...
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5372597 |
Supination-pronation device
A device for treating and preventing injuries and contractures of the elbow joint, particularly supination-pronation contractures and proximal radial head fractures. The device includes bracing...
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5358504 |
Fixation brace with focal hinge
This invention relates to a device and method to externally fix bone fractures and bone deformities by moving an arc gear member, which is attached to a first bone segment, through an arc shaped...
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