Abstract: A device for use in an external fixator for use in trauma surgery for rigidly connecting a first object to a second object is provided. The device includes a body and a first articulating member for connecting the device to the first object. The first articulating member is lockable and un-lockable to the body to selectively provide articulation with and rigid connection to the body. The device further includes a second articulating member for connecting the device to the second object. The second articulating member is lockable and un-lockable to the body to selectively provide articulation with and rigid connection to the body. The body, the first articulating second and the second articulating member are adapted for simultaneous locking and unlocking to each other.

Abstract: An articulating joint for rigidly connecting a first object to a second object for use in orthopedics is provided. The joint includes a body and a first articulating member being selectively one of pivotably connected to and rigidly connected to the body. The first articulating member is connectable to the first object. The joint also includes a second articulating member being selectively one of pivotably connected to and rigidly connected to the body. The second articulating member is connectable to the second object. The first articulating member and second articulating member are adapted for simultaneous locking and unlocking to each other.

Abstract: A device for use in an instrument for use in preparing bone for receiving an orthopaedic implant for use in orthopaedic surgery for rigidly connecting a first object to a second object is provided. The device includes a body and a first articulating member for connecting the device to the first object. The first articulating member is lockable and un-lockable to the body to selectively provide articulation with and rigid connection to the body. The device further includes a second articulating member for connecting the device to the second object. The second articulating member is lockable and un-lockable to the body to selectively provide articulation with and rigid connection to the body. The body, the first articulating second and the second articulating member are adapted for simultaneous locking and unlocking to each other.

Abstract: A modular bone clamp instrument includes a first elongated arm with a first clamping surface and a second elongated arm with a second clamping surface. A ratchet mechanism is provided between the first elongated arm and the second elongated arm. The ratchet mechanism allows the first elongated arm to move in a first direction, but prevents movement of the first elongated arm in an opposite direction. A squeeze handle is connected to the second elongated arm. The squeeze handle includes a forward handle member and a rear handle member. The rear handle member includes a head with an open chamber. The second elongated arm includes a shoulder that fits in the open chamber. A retention pin extends through the head and shoulder to secure the handle to the second elongated arm. Rotation of the retention pin allows the handle to be released from the second elongated arm.