Abstract: An alignment plate having a viewing window and three adjustable strut members enables a surgeon to better place external fixation pins and an external fixation ring system relative to a desired anatomical feature of the lower extremity.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 8, 2012
Publication date:
September 13, 2012
Applicant:
QUANTUM MEDICAL CONCEPTS LLC
Inventors:
Alexander Shaevitz, Doug Beaman, Randall J. Huebner, Rachel Dreilinger
Abstract: In one preferred embodiment according to the present invention, an external fixation device for the foot and ankle of the human anatomical skeleton includes a yoke, three adjusters, and a base (or foot plate). The foot plate selectively couples to the yoke without the need of any tools, thereby enabling the patient to self attach and remove the foot plate from an existing circular fixation structure.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 30, 2009
Publication date:
November 5, 2009
Applicant:
Quantum Medical Concepts LLC
Inventors:
Randall J. Huebner, Alexander Randall Shaevitz, William McGrath, Douglas N. Beaman