摘要 |
<p>An outrigger for connecting to a clamp in an external fixation system comprises an elongated member, a distal end, a proximal end and a threaded portion on the distal end which includes a keyed portion. A moveable member is operably associated with the elongated member and is moveable along the elongated member. A slide lock is disposed about the elongated member and has a keyed portion and an engagement surface. The keyed portions are operably associated with each other to permit longitudinal movement of the slide lock along the length of the elongated member while preventing rotation, the engagement surface of the slide lock engages a portion of the clamp, and the engagement surface of the slide lock has a non-smooth texture and faces in a direction that is away from the movable member.</p> |