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Orthopedic pins for external fixator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-11-20
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Granted: 1992-05-12
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Expires: 2010-11-20
Abstract
Abstract An improved orthopedic pin for an external fixator has an enlarged diameter axial region wherein its diameter selected to be larger than a diameter of an osteal bore through which the pin is adapted to be disposed. A frustoconical section is adjacent each side of the enlarged region to form a bevelled surface on each side thereof which is at an angle sufficient to minimize insertion into the osteal bore while simultaneously reducing trauma to the soft tissue during insertion and removal of the pin.
Inventors
- 👤 Vel Miletich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/84; A61B17/86; A61B17/8605; A61B17/60; A61B17/62; A61B17/683
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A method of forming an orthopedic pin for an external fixator comprising the steps of: providing a cylindrical solid piece of metal having a first end, a second end, and a central portion; selecting a central portion diameter that is larger than a diameter of an osteal bore through which the pin is adapted to be disposed such that, after the pin is properly inserted, a portion of the central portion will abut the bone through which the pin is inserted; forming the central portion into the selected central portion diameter; forming the first and second ends into a diameter smaller than the selected central portion diameter; and selecting a first surface configuration from the axis of the pin to the central portion that will minimize trauma to soft tissue during insertion of the pin and minimize the depth of insertion of the central portion into the osteal bore; and forming a surface on the central portion of the pin adjacent the first end in the selected first configuration so as to form a first configured region on the central portion of the pin to provide an integral unitary high strength pin.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
192 words
A method of forming an orthopedic pin for an external fixator comprising the steps of: providing a cylindrical solid piece of metal having a first end, a second end, and a central portion; selecting a central portion diameter that is larger than a diameter of an osteal bore through which the pin is adapted to be disposed such that, after the pin is properly inserted, a portion of the central portion will abut the bone through which the pin is inserted; forming the central portion into the selected central portion diameter; forming the first and second ends into a diameter smaller than the selected central portion diameter; and selecting a first surface configuration from the axis of the pin to the central portion that will minimize trauma to soft tissue during insertion of the pin and minimize the depth of insertion of the central portion into the osteal bore; and forming a surface on the central portion of the pin adjacent the first end in the selected first configuration so as to form a first configured region on the central portion of the pin to provide an integral unitary high strength pin.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
179 words
A method of forming an orthopedic pin for an external fixator comprising the steps of: providing a cylindrical solid piece of metal having a first end, a second end, and a central portion; selecting a central portion diameter that is larger than a diameter of an osteal bore through which the pin is adapted to be disposed such that, after the pin is properly inserted, a portion of the central portion will abut the bone through which the pin is inserted; forming the central portion into the selected central portion diameter; forming the first and second ends into a diameter smaller than the selected central portion diameter; and selecting a second surface configuration from the axis of the pin to the central portion that will minimize trauma to the soft tissue during removal of the pin; and forming a surface on the central portion of the pin adjacent the second end in the selected second configuration so as to form a second configured region on the central portion of the pin to provide an integral unitary high strength pin.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
179 words
A method of forming an orthopedic pin for an external fixator comprising the steps of: providing a cylindrical solid piece of metal having a first end, a second end, and a central portion; selecting a central portion diameter that is larger than a diameter of an osteal bore through which the pin is adapted to be disposed such that, after the pin is properly inserted, a portion of the central portion will abut the bone through which the pin is inserted; forming the central portion into the selected central portion diameter; forming the first and second ends into a diameter smaller than the selected central portion diameter; and selecting a second surface configuration from the axis of the pin to the central portion that will minimize trauma to the soft tissue during removal of the pin; and forming a surface on the central portion of the pin adjacent the second end in the selected second configuration so as to form a second configured region on the central portion of the pin to provide an integral unitary high strength pin.
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