Abstract: Disclosed is a fixator (1) for treating a fracture dislocation injury, comprising: first (10) and second elements for piercing first and second (20) bones, separated by a joint; and first and second separators (30) arranged to engage with free ends of the first and second elements and to be variable in length.

Abstract: Disclosed is a traction device for applying a tensile force to a first part of a patient's body, the device comprising: an engagement device for securely trapping the first part of a patient's body; and a resilient member arranged to receive the engagement device and to co-operate with a second part of the patient's body to apply the tensile force.

Abstract: A walking aid is disclosed. The aid is generally in the form of a frame having first and second pairs of legs which are arranged to be relatively pivotable. By application of pressure to a suitable positioned handle, the aid can be made to advance forwards with minimal effort required by the user.

Abstract: A computerized method for processing investment data includes providing a server supporting a database for receiving, processing and storing investment data which includes compensation data; providing a compensation rules engine for processing compensation data employing rules relating to compensation; introducing into the server investment data from a plurality of external sources, processing the compensation data by the compensation rules engine and permitting user access to the processed and stored investment data. Information regarding sales units, customer investments, client information and investment transaction information is provided in the server. A corresponding system is disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a medical correction device for correcting the attitude of a finger of the user which is prone to adopting an undesirable attitude, as is the case, for example, in conditions such as clawed fingers. The device comprises a base portion that can secure the user's hand or wrist to which a resilient member such as a coiled spring, and a rotatable projection member are attached. The resilient member is also attached to the rotatable projection member and subtends an angle therewith. In use, relative rotation between the projection member and the base portion gives rise to a restoring force exerted by the resilient member, a component of which acts on the finger. As the user bends his or her finger, the projection member rotates away from the base portion and reduces the angle subtended between the projection member and the resilient member.