External bone fixation apparatus
CA 1259234 A · Owner: Pfizer Hospital Products Group, Inc. · Inventors: Mears, Dana C.
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Abstract An apparatus for the external fixation and stabilization of a bone fracture comprising fixation pins attached to at least one rigid bar through adjustable clamps which are translatable along said rigid bar wherein the attachment of the pins and bar to the clamps is through articulating balls which allow universal rotational adjustment of each pin or bar. A method for the external fixation and stabilization of a bone fracture utilizing said apparatus is also disclosed.
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- Granted September 12, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 12, 2006.
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