DEVICE FOR EXTERNALLY IMMOBILIZING BROKEN BONES

摘要

The invention relates to a device for externally immobilizing broken bones, particularly bones of the extremities. According to the invention, the devic e has a multi-articulation rod that can be placed on the outside of the body while extending along a broken bone. This rod comprises elements (1), which can move in relation to one another and can be fixed in appointed directions . One of the elements (1) has a bone pin (7), which can be held therein in a manner that permits it to turn and which is provided for being anchored insi de the bone. In addition, the tip of at least one of the bone pins (7) is provided in the form of a screw having a self-tapping thread (8).