Patent ID: 9265528
Filing Date: 2016-02-23
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. An orthopedic fixation system, comprising: a primary fixation device comprising: an elongate base rail having a fixed length and opposing distal and proximal end portions, the distal end portion of the base rail being removably couplable to a first base member and a separate first stand structure, such that the first base member is positioned between the distal end portion and the first stand structure, the proximal end portion of the base rail being removably couplable to a second base member and a separate second stand structure, such that the second base member is positioned between the proximal end portion and the second stand structure, the base rail having four substantially rectangular surfaces running along substantially the entire length of the base rail, the base rail comprising a generally round rod positioned along the center axis of the base rail; and a plurality of rings removably and slidably coupled through a window in one of the rectangular surfaces to the base rail along the base rail length, the plurality of rings including holes or ribs removably coupled to at least one bone-interface component configured for fixing to a bone of a patient; and at least two struts removably mechanically coupling together at least two of the plurality of rings independently of the base rail, the two struts being separate and distinct from the elongate base rail; wherein the elongate base rail with the attached first base member, first stand structure, second base member and second stand structure has a generally H shape, wherein the first stand structure and the second stand structure provide support to the primary fixation device.