External fixation

摘要

The present invention discloses an orthopedic external fixation device, an orthopedic external fixation system, and method of assembling the orthopedic external fixation device. The orthopedic external fixation device may include first and second jaws each including respective arms, a floating circular jaw disposed between the first and second jaws and defining first and second channels with the first and second jaws respectively, a plurality of pins and biasing members configured to distance the circular jaw from the first and second jaws, and a locking assembly. The first and second channels may each be configured to receive one of an embedding member or a bar of the external fixation system. The locking assembly may be at least partially received within apertures defined by the first, second, and circular jaws and may be configured to lock the first, second, and circular jaws.

主权项

1. An orthopedic fixation device, comprising:
first and second jaws each including respective arms; a floating circular jaw disposed between the first and second jaws and defining first and second channels with the first and second jaws, respectively, the first and second channels each being configured to receive one of an embedding member or a bar of an external fixation system; a plurality of pins and biasing members configured to distance the circular jaw from the first and second jaws; and a locking assembly at least partially received within apertures defined by the first, second, and circular jaws and being configured to lock the first, second, and circular jaws; a first one of the plurality of biasing members is disposed within a central passageway defined by a bolt of the locking assembly and is disposed between the first jaw and the circular jaw such that the first biasing member contacts a first pin; and a second one of the plurality of biasing members is disposed within the central passageway between the second jaw and an end cap that secures the first and second biasing members within the central passageway, the second biasing member configured to bias the circular jaw away from the second jaw.