Patent ID: 8083740
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A device for external fixation of bone fractures, non-unions, and mal-unions including olecranon comprising: A threaded rod wherein said threaded rod comprises a first end and a second end; At least one curved plate, wherein said at least one curved plate comprises a first aperture, a second aperture and a third aperture, and wherein said threaded rod passes through said second aperture; At least one pair of pins wherein said at least one pair of pins comprises a first end and a second end, and wherein said at least one pair of pins are connected to said each of at least one curved plate by at least one bolt and at least one nut, and wherein said first end of said at least one pair of pins is configured to be inserted into a bone and not projected out of an other side of said bone, and said second end of said at least one pair of pins is affixed to said at least one curved plate by said at least one bolt and said at least one nut; A second pin, wherein said second pin is configured to be inserted through said olecranon bone fracture on a proximal side of said olecranon bone fracture, and a distal side of said olecranon bone fracture and not projected out of other side of said bone, and wherein said second pin is a long pin consul; Means for securing said second pin with said threaded rod by a hinge, a pair of washers, at least a nut and at least a bolt, wherein said threaded rod is inserted into said hinge; wherein said at least one pair of pins are half pin consuls; and wherein said device further comprises a means for changing an angle of said half pin consuls along with said threaded rod, wherein said means for changing an angle of said half pin consuls include said at least one hinge into said hinge.