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Orthopaedic fixation device

  • US 5,702,389 A
  • Filed: 01/13/1997
  • Issued: 12/30/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/01/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An orthopedic fixator for positioning a first element relative to a second element, said fixator comprising:

  • (a) a first base member for mounting to said first element;

    (b) a second base member for mounting to said second element;

    (c) an adjustable effective length first strut having a first end and a second end;

    (d) an adjustable effective length second strut having a first end and a second end;

    (e) an adjustable effective length third strut having a first end and a second end;

    (f) an adjustable effective length fourth strut having a first end and a second end;

    (g) an adjustable effective length fifth strut having a first end and a second end;

    (h) an adjustable effective length sixth strut having a first end and a second end;

    (i) first connector for rotatably attaching said first ends of said first and second struts relative to one another and relative to said first base member;

    (j) second connector for rotatably attaching said first ends of said third and fourth struts relative to one another and relative to said first base member;

    (k) third connector for rotatably attaching said first ends of said fifth and sixth struts relative to one another and relative to said first base member;

    (l) fourth connector for rotatably attaching said second ends of said first and sixth struts relative to one another and relative to said second base member;

    (m) fifth connector for rotatably attaching said second ends of said second and third struts relative to one another and relative to said second base member;

    (n) sixth connector for rotatably attaching said second ends of said fourth and fifth struts relative to one another and relative to said second base member.

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