Patent ID: 6162222
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An apparatus for external fixation of a pelvis, the apparatus comprising:a first plurality of bone screws adapted to convergingly engage said first bone portion, said first plurality of bone screws including a first bone screw;a second plurality of bone screws adapted to convergingly engage said second bone portion, said second plurality of bone screws including a second bone screw;means for receiving said first plurality of bone screws;means for receiving said second plurality of bone screws; anda frame securing said means for receiving said first plurality of bone screws to said means for receiving said second plurality of bone screws, said frame including an elongated member movable in between first and second positions a generally transverse to a plane between said means for receiving said first plurality of bone screws and said means for receiving said second plurality of bone screws.