Patent ID: 7048735
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An external fixation component comprising: (a) a first capture member adapted to capture a first element of an orthopedic fixation system; (b) a second capture member adapted to capture a second element of an orthopedic fixation system and coupled to the first capture member such that the coupling allows the first capture member and the second capture member to rotate about three axes relative to each other; (c) a connector; (d) internal threads in an aperture of the base of the first capture member, wherein the aperture is adapted to receive a first fastener; (e) a first fastener comprising a threaded end adapted to mate with the internal threads of the base; (f) a biasing member adjacent an end of the connector and wherein the threaded end of the first fastener is adjacent the biasing member; and (g) threads on a second portion of the connector adapted to mate with threads on a second fastener.