TUBULAR INTERNAL FIXATION DEVICE FOR BONE FRACTURES AND PROSTHESES

摘要

A device for the reduction and stabilisation of broken bone parts, such as those deriving from a fracture, that is particularly suitable for veterinary use. The device comprises a tubular band (1) as the main element, to be applied around the bone at the point of fracture or discontinuity, that is made of a metallic material and provided with a longitudinal aperture, equipped with multiple substantially pointed protrusions (2), distributed along its inner surface, for gripping the said broken bone parts. The tubular band (1) is sufficiently malleable to be wrapped tightly around the broken bone parts with the use of flexible cerclage elements, which are secured transversely around said tubular band and housed in external transverse grooves (3).