ANATOMIC EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM FOR THE ANKLE

摘要

An external fixator system includes a proximal frame configured to restrict motion in a lower extremity of a subject, and a frame connector assembly. The proximal frame includes a first, second, and third component. The first component can support a first clamp to secure a first pin inserted within a bone extending between a foot and a knee of the lower extremity. The third component extends from a second end of the second component. The first, second and third components have longitudinal axes that are substantially coplanar. The third component includes an extension to extend over a dorsal portion of the foot of the subject and to support a second clamp to secure a second pin inserted within a bone of the foot. The frame connector assembly extends from the second component to support a third clamp to secure a third pin inserted within a third bone of the foot.

主权项

1. An external fixator system, comprising:
a proximal frame configured to restrict motion in a lower extremity of a subject and including
a first fixation component configured to support a first clamping device to secure a first bone pin inserted within a first bone extending between a foot and a knee of the lower extremity;a second fixation component including a first end and a second end, the first end extending from a proximal end of the first fixation component; anda third fixation component extending from a second end of the second fixation component, the first fixation component, the second fixation component and the third fixation component having respective longitudinal axes that are substantially coplanar, the third fixation component including an extension configured to extend over a dorsal portion of the foot of the subject and to support a second clamping device to secure a second bone pin inserted within a dorsal surface of a second bone of the foot; and a frame connector assembly extending from the second fixation component to support a third clamping device to secure a third bone pin inserted within a third bone of the foot.