Apparatus for Dynamic External Fixation of Distal Radius and Wrist Fractures

摘要

The fixator is an apparatus for repairing fractures of the distal radius and wrist. Distal, pivot, distraction, and radial members provide an anatomically contoured, radiolucent apparatus that permits the wrist to move through a substantially normal range of motion. A means for distraction of the bones by the fixator is also provided. The fixator may be affixed to the lower arm and hand by spaced-apart elongate distal mounting pins with lower ends adapted or mounting in tile metacarpal bone and by spaced-apart elongate radial mounting pins with lower ends adapted for mounting in the radius.