Abstract: An external fixation system (10) comprising one or more rings (14), elongated members (16), extension fingers (18) with pin holders (52), wire holders (22), clamping assemblies (20), screws (24) or wire (26) for securing parts of a bone (12), and rod connectors (174). The extension fingers (18) are positioned axially and radially along the elongated members (16). The pin holders (52) move axially along and radially around the extension fingers (18), and are secured in place using a one-hand operation which also secures the screw (24) in place. The screws (24) are secured to the pin holders (52) from a point which may be positioned and oriented with full spatial articulation in three dimensions. The rings (14) are provided with openings (104) composed of intersecting apertures (106) to decrease the spacing between available locations.

Abstract: An external fixation system (10) comprising one or more rings (14), elongated members (16), extension fingers (18) with pin holders (52), wire holders (22), clamping assemblies (20), screws (24) or wire (26) for securing parts of a bone (12), and rod connectors (174). The extension fingers (18) are positioned axially and radially along the elongated members (16). The pin holders (52) move axially along and radially around the extension fingers (18), and are secured in place using a one-hand operation which also secures the screw (24) in place. The screws (24) are secured to the pin holders (52) from a point which may be positioned and oriented with full spatial articulation in three dimensions. The rings (14) are provided with openings (104) composed of intersecting apertures (106) to decrease the spacing between available locations.