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Hinged external fixator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1987-09-29
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract Traction across a joint of the body is provided by the hinged external fixator which holds bony parts by means of screws or pins embedded in the bony parts. The hinged external fixator permits portable traction allowing early mobilization, wound care, and flexing and exercise of the articular cartilage to promote healing and to prevent post traumatic arthritis. An adjustable distension apparatus, having an integral spring biased force garage, provides conveniently alterable and measurable traction forces.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerome V. Ciullo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/60; A61B17/64; A61B17/6425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
An articulated external fixator for the joint of at least a pair of articulated tubular bony parts, comprising: first and second elongated structural members having adjacent ends pivotally connected for generally only single axis pivotal movement with respect to one another about the anatomic axis of articulation of said bony parts, each of said first and second structural members adapted to be positioned on one or the other of said bony parts in distraction with longitudinal axis generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the associated bony part so that said articulated movement of said structural members corresponds with the articulated movement of said bony parts about the joint; first and second holding means carried on said first and second structural members respectively and adapted to receive pins to be inserted in the bony part; and limiting means for limiting the articulated movement of said structural members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
An articulated external fixator for the joint of at least a pair of articulated tubular bony parts, comprising: first and second elongated structural members having adjacent ends pivotally connected for generally only single axis pivotal movement with respect to one another about the anatomic axis of articulation of said bony parts, each of said first and second structural members adapted to be positioned on one or the other of said bony parts in distraction with longitudinal axis generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the associated bony part so that said articulated movement of said structural members corresponds with the articulated movement of said bony parts about the joint; first and second holding means carried on said first and second structural members respectively and adapted to receive pins to be inserted in the bony part; and limiting means for limiting the articulated movement of said structural members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said limiting means is adjustable limiting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said adjustable limiting means comprises means for independently adjustably limiting clockwise and counter clockwise articulated movement of one of said elongated structural members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising link means for pivotally securing said first and second elongated structural members and bracket means disposed on one of said elongated structural members, said adjustable limiting means comprising cable means adjustably secured at a first end thereof to said link means and slidably received by said bracket means, said cable means including stop means engagable with said bracket means to limit the articulated movement of said structural members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising adjustable distension means carried on said first elongated structural member and coupled to said first holding means for producing traction forces in said bony parts, said distension means including gauge means for measuring said traction forces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein said distension means comprises turnbuckle means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said turnbuckle means is adjustably clamped to said first elongated structural member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said first holding means is adjustably clamped to said turnbuckle means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said second holding means is adjustably clamped to said second elongated structural member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first and second elongated structural members have toothed joint means for transmitting articulated motion of one of said elongated structural members to the other of said elongated structural members.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
50 words
A method of fixing two articulated tubular bony parts in proper relative position across a joint, comprising applying an articulated external fixator to each of said bony parts in distraction across said joint, said fixator having a single axis of articulation about the axis of articulation of said bony parts.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
50 words
A method of fixing two articulated tubular bony parts in proper relative position across a joint, comprising applying an articulated external fixator to each of said bony parts in distraction across said joint, said fixator having a single axis of articulation about the axis of articulation of said bony parts.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
136 words
An articulated external fixator for the joint of at least a pair of articulated tubular bony parts, comprising: first and second elongated structrural members having adjacent ends pivotally connected for generally only single axis pivotal movement with respect to one another about the anatomic axis of articulation of said bony parts, each of said first and second structural members adapted to be positioned on one or the other of said bony parts in distraction with longitudinal axis generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the associated bony part so that said articulated movement of said structural members corresponds with the articulated movement of said bony parts about the joint; and first and second holding means carried on said first and second structural members respectively and adapted to receive pins to be inserted in the bony parts.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
136 words
An articulated external fixator for the joint of at least a pair of articulated tubular bony parts, comprising: first and second elongated structrural members having adjacent ends pivotally connected for generally only single axis pivotal movement with respect to one another about the anatomic axis of articulation of said bony parts, each of said first and second structural members adapted to be positioned on one or the other of said bony parts in distraction with longitudinal axis generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the associated bony part so that said articulated movement of said structural members corresponds with the articulated movement of said bony parts about the joint; and first and second holding means carried on said first and second structural members respectively and adapted to receive pins to be inserted in the bony parts.
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