Patent ID: 9155559
Filing Date: 2015-10-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An external fixation strut having a longitudinal axis defined therein, the fixation strut comprising: a strut housing having an axial bore defined therethrough; a first ball joint coupled to an end portion of the strut housing, the first ball joint including a first ball joint cage and a first ball member, the first ball member being rotatably coupled to the first ball joint cage, the first ball joint cage including a bore defined therethrough, and the first ball member including a circumferential groove defined therein; a pin inserted through the bore of the first ball joint cage and at least partially into the circumferential groove of the first ball member to at least partially limit rotation of the first ball member relative to the first ball joint cage; an adjustment sleeve slidably disposed within the axial bore, the adjustment sleeve and the strut housing being releasably coupled by a connector; an elongated member; a second ball joint coupled to an end portion of the elongated member; and an adjustment mechanism having a bore defined therethrough, the elongated member being disposed through the bore, the adjustment mechanism being operable to adjust a longitudinal position of the elongated member relative to the adjustment sleeve.