Abstract: An external fixator or splint with a carrier which carries at least two fastening devices arranged to receive bone screws. The fastening devices are adjustable relative to the carrier and can be locked in various positions by clamping parts. The splint is made up of two ball-and-socket joints which are supported on the carrier so as to be axially adjustable and of two fastening elements that secure the ball-and-sockets joints.

Abstract: The invention concerns a unilateral, extensible external tensioning device for treating bone disease and for the purpose of axially and externally affixing bones or parts of fractured bones. At least one piston is mounted on both sides in telescoping manner to a central portion with various linking mechanisms being rotatably attachable to the outer ends of the pistons for receiving bone screw clamping mechanisms.