Patent ID: 6613049
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An externally mounted, adjustable bone stabilizing frame assembly constructed for engaging and holding a plurality of bone-mounted pins in a precisely desired orientation, said frame assembly comprising:A. a plurality of pin clamping and mounting members comprising: A. a plurality of pin receiving cavities constructed for receiving and securely clamping the bone-mounted pins therein, B. a clamping plate movably mounted in the pins clamping and mounting member in cooperating relationship with the pin receiving cavity, C. a wedge member movably mounted in the pin clamping and mounting member and controllably engaged with the clamping plate for controlling the movement thereof into engagement with the bone-mounted pins mounted in the pin receiving cavities; and D. at least one rod mounted to the pin clamping and mounting member and extending therefrom; B. at least one stabilizing rod positioned in cooperating relationship with the pin clamping and mounting members, and C. clamp assemblies securely mounted to the rods of the pin clamping and mounting member and the stabilizing rod for forming the desired securely engaged, external bone stabilizing frame assembly.