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External fixation assembly and method of use

  • US 9,050,136 B2
  • Filed: 05/17/2013
  • Issued: 06/09/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/17/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An external fixation assembly for applying a compression and/or distraction force to a bone to be treated, comprising:

  • a plurality of fixator pins each having first and second opposing ends and having a portion configured to secure the pin within the bone, at least one of the pins including;

    i) a hollow passageway extending along a longitudinal axis of the pin;

    ii) at least one vent aperture disposed in gaseous communication between the hollow passageway and a region external to the pin; and

    iii) a vacuum port disposed in gaseous communication with the hollow passageway;

    at least one bar connected between a respective pair of the plurality of pins proximate the second ends of the pins to provide a compression and/or distraction force therebetween; and

    a vacuum source operably connected to the vacuum port.

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