Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, a fixator for fixating bone fractures includes a Y-frame having superior, anterior and posterior arms. The arms may be slotted and may accept mounting hardware for supporting fixation pins or transfixion pins. Various components of mounting hardware may be able to be adjusted either in discrete steps or in continuous manner, for various degrees of either translation or rotation. The Y-frame may be rigid, or may have joints that allow either angulation or arm-twisting adjustment. Arms may be provided joinable interchangeably to a hub. A kit of such parts may be provided.

Abstract: A bone fixation system includes an intramedullary rod, a cage that is configured to receive the intramedullary rod at least partially therethrough, and at least one fixator configured to connect the intramedullary rod to the cage. A method for repairing a bone defect in a patient using the bone fixation system includes implanting the cage into the bone defect, inserting at least a portion of the intramedullary rod into the cage, and securing the cage to the intramedullary rod using the fixator.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, a fixator for fixating bone fractures includes a Y-frame having superior, anterior and posterior arms. The arms may be slotted and may accept mounting hardware for supporting fixation pins or transfixion pins. Various components of mounting hardware may be able to be adjusted either in discrete steps or in continuous manner, for various degrees of either translation or rotation. The Y-frame may be rigid, or may have joints that allow either angulation or arm-twisting adjustment. Arms may be provided joinable interchangeably to a hub. A kit of such parts may be provided.