Abstract: In embodiments of the invention, an inflatable elastic-balloon-type tamponade device provides improved control of bleeding within a wound or other cavity by virtue of a suction element, disposed on the outside of the device, to which suction is applied after insertion of the tamponade device into the wound or other cavity. Embodiments of the invention may further include cladding elements disposed on the outside surface of the balloon in such a way that when the tamponade device is in its uninflated state, the cladding elements form a kind of housing that facilitates insertion of the tamponade device into the wound or other cavity and that encases the balloon and other elements that may be disposed on or in the balloon so as protect them from damage, during insertion, from sharp foreign objects that may be in the wound or cavity.

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: 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.