CROSS PIN FIXATOR FOR BONE FRAGMENTS AND USE THEREOF

摘要

The present application relates to a cross pin fixator device comprising a plate member with spherical cavities that are open to the front and to the back of the plate, collapsible pin holder members having a central channel for insertion of a bone pin, the collapsible pin holder member being press-fit into the spherical cavities, and bone pins individually inserted into the central channel of a pin holder. The application also relates to a method for treating a fracture of the proximal humerus using the proximal humerus cross pin fixator and to a kit for treating a fracture of a bone.

主权项

1. A cross pin fixator device comprising:
a plate member having a plurality of spherical cavities that are open to the front and to the back of the plate; a plurality of collapsible pin holder members having a central channel for insertion of a bone pin, wherein each collapsible pin holder member is press-fit into one of the spherical cavities, wherein at least one of the plurality of collapsible pin holders is configured to freely rotate inside a spherical cavity; and threaded holes in the plate comprising set screws that contact the collapsible pin holder members from the side and immobilize or deform the pin holder members in the cavities.