Patent ID: 9717528
Date: 2017-08-01
CPC Classifications: A61B

Claim:
1. An external fixation system comprising: top and bottom fixation plates each having upper and lower plate surfaces; and at least one y-shaped strut having first, second, and third telescopic adjustable-length strut members coupled at a connector joint, wherein one of the first, second and third strut members is coupled to one of the top and bottom fixation plates and the other two of the first, second and third strut members are coupled to the other of the top and bottom fixation plates; wherein the first, second, and third strut members each include a threaded rod coupled to a tubular sleeve, wherein each strut member is coupled to the top fixation plate or the bottom fixation plate by a plate joint such that each strut member is pivotable about the plate joint and with respect to the corresponding fixation plate to which each strut member is coupled.