Abstract: The invention relates to a bandage for the fixation of an ankle joint of an ankle of a foot. The bandage comprises a ring element arranged in an area of a lateral malleolus. At least one tension strap is provided at an outer side of the foot and connected with the ring element in the area of the lateral malleolus. The tension strap extends from the ring element to at least one free tension strap end substantially in a direction of a middle foot or a forefoot of the foot. The free tension strap end includes a fastener section for fastening to a coupling surface of a part fixed relative to the foot. A ring bandage surrounds a malleolar region of the ankle, and has first and second ends extending substantially in the direction of the lateral malleolus and connected with the ring element. The ring bandage has a length which is adjustable for tensioning the tension strap.

Abstract: A medullary pin is described for intermedullary use in the healing of damage to bones, in particular the healing of fractures of tubular bones. The medullary pin is insertable into the medullary tube of the bone and can be secured to the bone with fixation means at both ends. At least one end of the pin is formed as a fastening part which can be fixed to the outer side of the bone.