Patent ID: 6443955
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A fracture reduction clamp for tightening a strap about a fractured bone, said clamp comprising:a substantially hollow tubular body having opposing first and second ends, a coextensive bore therethrough and two slots interposed said first and second ends and intersecting with said bore; a handle rotatably engaged with said first end of said body; an externally threaded drive shaft which is fixedly engaged with said handle, disposed within said bore of said body, substantially coaxial with said body, and accessible through said two slots of said body; a strap retainer which is threadably engaged with said drive shaft, is slidable with respect to said body and extends through said two slots of said body; and a strap guiding head engaged with said second end of said body and comprising a spike and at least one strap guide which permits passage of a strap therethrough; wherein rotation of said handle causes displacement of said strap retainer with respect to said head.