BONE SETTING APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

A pair of bone clamps (B) used for open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured bone or osteotomy is interconnected by a lockable, articulating connection apparatus. Each bone clamp includes a primary clamping means (3) for manipulating a bone fragment back into a proper position. Additionally, each bone clamp includes a secondary bone clamping means (4) that provides adequate clamping force for maintaining the reduction so that the primary clamping means can be released. The secondary clamping means provides clearance for the positioning and application of a fracture fixation prosthesis to stabilize the reduction during healing. The bone clamps and lockable, articulating connection apparatus together comprise a bone setting apparatus that provides for unconstrained manual reduction and alignment of the bone fracture, locking of the reduction in a fixed position and orientation, and application of a fracture fixation prosthesis, thereby securing the reduction.