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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2022
Arthrex, Inc., Naples, FL (US);
Michael W. Mullaney, Naples, FL (US);
ARTHREX, INC., Naples, FL (US);
Abstract
Length-adjustable strut assemblies and external fixation systems utilizing such strut assemblies are disclosed. A strut assembly comprises an externally threaded rod portion including a first externally threaded rod member, and a strut barrel assembly including a strut barrel portion with an internal cavity and an adjustment portion, the rod portion extending within the internal cavity of the strut barrel portion and selectively threadably coupled with at least one key of the adjustment portion. The strut assembly further comprises a first joint assembly at an end of the first externally threaded rod member and a second joint assembly at an end of the strut barrel portion. At least one portion of the second joint is configured to be selectively disassembled from the end of the strut barrel portion to expose the internal cavity of the strut barrel portion and the second end of the rod portion.