Patent ID: 6355036
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A bone adjuster comprising a first lift plate for fastening to one bone fragment, a second lift plate for fastening to another bone fragment, and an adjusting shaft which is screwed through the first lift plate and has its leading end engaged with the second lift plate, the adjusting shaft being rotated to adjust a distance between both the lift plates so to adjust a space between the opposed bone fragments, wherein:the first lift plate is provided with a first mounting plate to be fastened to one of the bone fragments and a screw-in connecting portion which is connected to the first mounting plate and in which the adjusting shaft is screwed; the second lift plate is provided with a second mounting plate to be fastened to the other bone fragment and a catching portion which is connected to the second mounting plate and holds the leading end of the adjusting shaft; and at least the catching portion is connected to the second mounting plate via a hinge.