摘要 |
<p>A method of reduction of bone fractures is described wherein two segments of a broken bone are drawn together by means of a plate extending across both segments, securing one end of the plate to one segment of bone, securing the other side of the plate through a slot in the plate to the other segment of bone, and applying a tool having a pinion engaging another slot in the plate provided with a rack, a pin on the end of the tool engaging a hole in the bone, so that upon rotation of the tool the two segments of bone are drawn together. A jig for drilling the necessary holes for securing the segments is also described.</p> |