Abstract: An external fixation system for the correction of long bone deformities includes an elongate beam element having an engagement feature along a longitudinal edge of the elongate beam element, a connector element secured to the elongate beam and structurally configured to support a first bone anchor extending from the external fixation system, and a movable carriage engaged with the engagement feature along the longitudinal edge of the elongate beam element and selectively movable along the engagement feature of the elongate beam element. The movable carriage is selectively lockable into a position along the elongate beam element. The movable carriage is structurally configured to support a second bone anchor extending from the external fixation system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 18, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 28, 2019
Assignee:
Devise Ortho Inc.
Inventors:
Michael W. Mullaney, Stephen T. Miller, William B. Austin, Todd A. Martens
Abstract: An external fixation system for the correction of long bone deformities includes an elongate beam element having an engagement feature along a longitudinal edge of the elongate beam element, a connector element secured to the elongate beam and structurally configured to support a first bone anchor extending from the external fixation system, and a movable carriage engaged with the engagement feature along the longitudinal edge of the elongate beam element and selectively movable along the engagement feature of the elongate beam element. The movable carriage is selectively lockable into a position along the elongate beam element. The movable carriage is structurally configured to support a second bone anchor extending from the external fixation system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 14, 2015
Date of Patent:
January 23, 2018
Assignee:
Devise Ortho Inc.
Inventors:
Michael W. Mullaney, Stephen T. Miller, William B. Austin, Todd A. Martens