FIELD: medical engineering. SUBSTANCE: device has two metal girths embracing femurs under popliteal fossae connected to each other. Semi-arcs have flexible connection like spring enabling multiple freedom degree articulation motion to be permissible. Spring member is optionally enclosed into flexible envelope. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness and rigidity of fixation; improved functional movability. 2 cl, 2 dwg
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2002-02-10—Published
1999-08-30—Filed