FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING CONTRACTURES AND OTHER ORTHOPEDIC INDICATIONS

摘要

The present invention includes a fixation device for treatment of orthopedic indications. The device preferably includes a first portion and a second portion which may be incrementally and independently articulated relative to each other to promote healing of an orthopedic indication. One or more worm gear assemblies may be used to incrementally adjust articulation of the first portion and the second portion relative to each other.