Smith + Nephew

David Castleman

Anthony H James

Joseph Michael Ferrante

Kenneth E Nelson

Gene Edward Austin

Kenneth Dale Nelson

Lauralan Terrill-Grisoni

Ed Austin

David Marc Kahler

Crista Smothers

Kelley N Grusin

Kelley Grusin

An external fixation system having a fixation component () comprising: a) a first capture member () adapted to capture a second element () of an orthopedic fixation system; and (b) a second capture member () adapted to capture a second element () of an orthopedic fixation system and coupled to the first capture member such that the coupling () allows the first capture member and the second capture member to rotate about three axes relative to each other element and move along that axis; wherein the coupling is adapted to secure the first and the second capture members from rotation with an activation (); and wherein the second capture member is adapted to capture the second element by snapping onto the second element from substantially perpendicular to longitudinal axis of the second element

External fixation system

Embodiments of the present invention include products and methods for reducing fractures with the aid of image guidance. In one embodiment, products and methods are directed to reduction for the placement of an intramedullary nail.

Image-guided fracture reduction

An external fixation system having an improved fixation component for constructing a stable, adjustable fixation system that cooperates with other systems, and methods of use thereof.

A method and apparatus for reducing a fracture provides a provisional fixation pin to provisionally affix the bone plate to the bone prior to the installation of the bone plate with permanent attachment, such as bone screws. The method and apparatus of the present invention will maintain some reduction without significantly compromising the bone. The method utilizes a provisional fixation pin having an upper or proximal unthreaded shaft section and a lower externally threaded shaft section. A cutting tip is provided at the extreme distal end of the fixation pin. In between the proximal and distal sections is an enlarged diameter section that has an annular surface sized and shaped to conform to the countersunk surface of openings in the bone plate.

Provisional fixation pin

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Bartlett, TN, United States of America

David Castleman