Abstract: The present invention regards an orthopaedic device (10; 110) to be associated with the outside of a bone and of the type comprising a support rail (12; 112), extended along a central longitudinal axis (Y-Y) substantially parallel to the bone (11; 111), at least two clamps (14, 18; 114, 118) mounted slidably along said axis (Y-Y) on the support rail (12; 112) and supporting endosseous screws (16, 20; 116, 120) insertable into the bone, and a distractor/compressor device (58) removably attachable to the two clamps (14, 18; 114, 118) by means of respective connection pins (68) inserted into corresponding holes (64; 164) of each clamp, wherein each clamp comprises a clamp body having a base or lower jaw (24; 124) and a lid, or upper jaw (23; 123) as well as two screws (25, 26; 125, 126) for fixing the upper jaw (23; 123) to the lower jaw (24; 124).

Abstract: An intramedullary nail (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610) suitable for insertion in a fractured elongate bone (12), of the type comprising a stem (14, 114, 214, 314, 414, 514, 614) extended between a proximal end (16, 116, 216, 416, 516, 616) and a distal end (18, 118, 218, 418, 518, 618). The nail comprises a plurality of elements (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620) realised with at least one shape-memory material, a plurality of seats (19, 119, 219, 319, 419, 519, 619) formed in the stem (14, 114, 214, 314, 414, 514, 614) for housing the elements (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620). The elements (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620) are suitable to take a first shape wherein they are retractably housed in the respective seats (19, 119, 219, 319, 419, 519, 619) and a second shape wherein they project from the respective seats (19, 119, 219, 319, 419, 519, 619).

Abstract: An external fixator apparatus (1) of the ring type for stabilizing bone fractures, including at least one pair of rings (6, 7), of which one (6) is proximal and the other (7) is distal, and at least one tie rod (8, 9, 10) interconnecting the rings (6, 7) to each other. The rod (8, 9, 10) is split into two rod sections (11, 12) connected together by a joint (21) and the joint (21) includes a pivot mount (22) having a predetermined axis (x—x) for the angular displacement of the rod sections (11, 12), and a sliding mount (23) according to a pre-determined sliding direction (y—y) for offsetting the rod sections (11, 12).

Abstract: A novel disposable axial external fixation device for reducing bone fractures, of the type comprising an extendible rod-like middle body and oppositely located bone screw clamps which are articulated to the respective ends of the rod like middle body by means of ball joints. Advantageously, a ball-and-socket joint is mounted to each clamp within a main body with which a clamping mechanism for clamping bone screws clamping is associated or co-operates. Also provided is an ancillary member adapted for releasable association with one end of each clamp to better adapt each clamp for use in different conditions of installation of the fixation device.

Abstract: A device for use in the treatment of proximal humerus fractures, comprising a substantially spoon-shaped body having a blade-like proximal portion intended to complement the humerus head and provided with at least one seat in which to insert a wire, a threaded nail, or a similar element to stabilize the fracture, a plate-like and elongate distal portion, intended to complement the humerus neck and provided with at least one seat in which to insert a screw or a similar element to fix the body to the humerus, and a central bulge, or block, interposed between the proximal portion and the distal portion and wherein a seat is obtained in which to insert a screw intended to stabilize the humerus head.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved bone screw for use in orthopaedic surgery, in particular with external fracture fixation devices, of the type which comprises ahead (3), a shank (4), and a threaded portion (5) tapering towards a tip (2) at the opposite end from the head (3). Advantageously, the threaded portion (5) has at least one constant pitch section comprising threads (9) which have a triangular cusp-like profile in cross section and are separated from each other by a shaped bottom land with a concave profile (10) defined by two countersloping planes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining dental prosthetic artefacts, corrections, additions, welds and the like, which method uses the sintering of powders of metal alloys in common dentistry furnaces and comprises the following phases: adapting a plate of metallic powder with organic compounds added, modelling said adapted plate, coating the prepared item with refractory coating material mixed with an organic liquid and sintering the prepared item. The present invention further presents the advantage of enabling to work directly on the master model, avoiding the duplication step with the consequent time saving and with greater precision.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new type of axial unilateral external splint device for stabilizing bone fractures, comprising an extendible rod-like middle body (2) and oppositely located bone screw clamps (5, 6) which are articulated to respective ends (3, 4) of the rod-like middle body (2) by means of ball joints. Advantageously, a ball-and-socket joint (16) is mounted to each clamp (5, 6), within a main body (20) with which a bone screw clamping arrangement (25, 26, 21, 22, 23) is associated or co-operates. Also provided are ancillary members (30) adapted for removable association with the end of each clamp (5, 6) to allow each clamp to be more suitable for use, depending on the different operative installation conditions of the fixator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an external fixator apparatus (1) of the ring type for stabilizing bone fractures, comprising at least one pair of rings (6, 7), of which one (6) is proximal and the other (7) is distal, and at least one tie rod (8, 9, 10) interconnecting the rings (6, 7) to each other, wherein the rod (8, 9, 10) is split into two rod sections (11, 12) connected together by a joint (21) and the joint (21) comprises a pivot mount (22) having a predetermined axis (x-x) for the angular displacement of the rod sections (11, 12), and comprises a sliding mount (23) according to a predetermined sliding direction (y-y) for offsetting the rod sections (11, 12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a bone screw, particularly for use with external splints in fracture stabilization, comprising an elongate cylindrical body (2) of predetermined length and diameter tapering into a threaded end portion (5) which terminates with a tip (6), and an opposite screw-handling end (3). The screw-handling end (3) has substantially the same diameter as that of the elongate cylindrical body (2) and comprises a flat (7) extending parallel to the axis of the cylindrical body over the main part of the cylinder body portion unoccupied by the thread. In a further embodiment, the screw-handling end (3) is formed with a plurality of flats (8) extending parallel to the axis of the cylinder body (2) at predetermined spacings. These flats extend over the main part of the cylindrical body portion unoccupied by the threadway and alternate with lands (9).

Abstract: The invention relates to a bone screw for use with external bone fracture fixation devices, comprising a substantially cylindrical shank (2) with a longitudinal axis (X-X), a head (3) formed at a free end (4) of the shank (2) and having substantially the same thickness as the shank (2), and a threaded portion (5) terminated with a tip (6) at the opposite end from the free end (4). Advantageously, the screw head (3) includes a first flat (7) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis (X-X) from the free end (4), at least a second flat (8) aligned to the first flat (7) at a predetermined spacing therefrom, and at least a non-flat spacer portion (9) provided between the flats (7, 8). The spacer portion (9) is arranged to enable said shank (2) to be cut off if necessary, and is formed with a groove (11) of predetermined depth to define a location of potential cut off of the shank (2).

Abstract: An external splint device for reducing bone fractures, being of the type which comprises at least two rod-like elements, such as a bone screw stem and a tie rod, which device comprises a clamping component for clamping said rod-like elements tightly together and has the advantage of being structurally simple and easy to handle; the clamping component comprises two identical clamps laid side-by-side, each clamp having two jaws for clamping a respective rod-like element, and further comprises a screw led through the jaws for clamping them between a head of the screw and a clamping nut threaded onto the screw, which has a conical portion lying close to the head for frictionally engaging one of the jaws as the clamping nut is clamped.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel disposable axial external fixation device for reducing bone fractures, of the type comprising an extendible rod-like middle body (2) and oppositely located bone screw clamps (5, 6) which are articulated to the respective ends (3, 4) of the rod like middle body (2) by means of ball joints. Advantageously, a ball-and-socket joint (16) is mounted to each clamp (5, 6), within a main body (20) with which means (25, 26, 21, 22, 23) for clamping bone screws clamping is associated or co-operates. It is also provided an ancillary member (30) adapted for releasable association with one end of each clamp (5, 6) to better adapt each clamp for use in different conditions of installation of the fixation device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new type of axial unilateral external splint device for stabilizing bone fractures, comprising an extendible rod-like middle body (2) and oppositely located bone screw clamps (5, 6) which are articulated to respective ends (3, 4) of the rod-like middle body (2) by means of ball joints. Advantageously, a ball-and-socket joint (16) is mounted to each clamp (5, 6), within a main body (20) with which a bone screw clamping arrangement (25, 26, 21, 22, 23) is associated or co-operates. Also provided are ancillary members (30) adapted for removable association with the end of each clamp (5, 6) to allow each clamp to be more suitable for use, depending on the different operative installation conditions of the fixator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bone screw, particularly for use with external splints in fracture stabilization, comprising an elongate cylindrical body (2) of predetermined length and diameter tapering into a threaded end portion (5) which terminates with a tip (6), and an opposite screw-handling end (3). The screw-handling end (3) has substantially the same diameter as that of the elongate cylindrical body (2) and comprises a flat (7) extending parallel to the axis of the cylindrical body over the main part of the cylinder body portion unoccupied by the thread. In a further embodiment, the screw-handling end (3) is formed with a plurality of flats (8) extending parallel to the axis of the cylinder body (2) at predetermined spacings. These flats extend over the main part of the cylindrical body portion unoccupied by the threadway and alternate with lands (9).

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamp element for external fixator apparatuses of the rod and ring type used for stabilizing bone fractures in orthopedic surgery; a clamp connector secures at least one of the bone fragment stretching wires and the bone screws to the rings. The invention comprises a swivel joint comprising a first part and a second part associated with each other around a common pivot axis, each part being formed with at least one hole of a predetermined diameter for clamping the stretching wire or the bone screw therein. Also provided on each of the parts are clamping mechanisms for attaching to a rod or to a ring of the fixator device. The clamping mechanisms are used for clamping the stretching wire or the bone screw in the part of the swivel joint which is not connected to the rod or to the ring.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved device for external fixation of bone fractures, specifically for ankle fractures, of the type adapted for mounting to a unilateral external fixator and comprising an extendible central body and opposed articulated portions which are connected to the respective ends of the central body by ball joints. The device is an ankle clamp having a stem, preferably made of a transparent material to X-radiation, with a bifurcated end formed with a pair of prongs having a first jaw portion of a tilting clamp journalled on a pivot provided between the prongs and comprises a second jaw portion coupled to the first jaw portion and fastened thereto by a pair of screws.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamp element for external fixator apparatuses (2) of the rod (8,9,10) and ring (6,7) type used for stabilizing bone fractures in orthopedic surgery; such clamp connector secures at least one of the bone fragment (3) stretching wires (4) and the bone screws (11) to one of the rings. Advantageously, the element of this invention comprises a swivel joint (12) consisting of a first part (13) and a second part (14) associated with each other around a common pivot axis (x-x), each part (13,14) being formed with at least one hole (16) of a predetermined diameter for clamping the stretching wire (4) or the bone screw (11) therein. Also provided on each of the parts (13,14) are the means (18) of clamping to a rod (8,9,10) or to a ring (6,7) of the fixator device, and these clamping means are used for clamping the stretching wire (4) or the bone screw (11) in the part (13,14) of the swivel joint (12) which is not connected to the rod or to the ring.

Abstract: An orthopaedic device for the gradual correction of angular and longitudinal defects of elongated bones, comprising at least one first clamp for a first group of screws insertable in a proximal portion of a bone, and at least one second clamp for a second group of screws insertable in a distal portion of the bone, a longitudinal guide bar positioned externally of the limb to be corrected for slidably supporting the clamps; at least one of the clamps is selectively orientable about a substantially transverse axis for carrying out angular corrections of the bone. There are provided a compression/distraction device movably coupleable with the clamps for carrying out longitudinal corrections of the bone. The orientably clamp is adjustable angularly in a predetermined geometric plane, as well as adjustable transversely for the group of bone screws carried by the clamp parallel to themselves for compensating the lateral movement induced by the angular correction.