摘要 |
Figure (1) shows a bone fixator having clamps (10A, 10B) connected by telescoping means (12) provided with releasable securing means (13) for locking the telescoping means in at least partially extended condition for initial setting of a fracture, the securing means (13) being adapted to be released at the appropriate later stage in the healing process for the telescoping means (12) to allow of dynamic distraction of the fracture. The telescoping means (12) can also be used to effect adjustment of the nominal length of the fixator to suit different lengths of fractured bones and/or different locations of fractures. |