combined external fixation device and stimulating tissue / bone growth.

摘要

Apparatus (220) for treatment of fractures, osteotomies, soft tissue injuries and reconstructive surgery, comprising: an external fixation device (260) for stabilization of a selected portion of a patient, a stimulator of tissue / bone growth (270) coupled to external fixation device (220) and forming an integral component thereof, wherein the stimulator of bone and tissue growth comprising at least one transducer coil (284a, 284b) operable to generate an electromagnetic field to stimulate the growth bone and / or tissue at the selected portion of the patient.