BONE OSTEOSYNTHESIS APPARATUS Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: medicine, in particular, traumatology and orthopedics. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has devices adapted for attachment to bone fragment and fixed on spatial retaining unit through intermediate member. Each device is made in the form of screw with tubular body. Threaded side of said body is provided with pair of longitudinal end protruded portions, which may be brought apart one from another. Apparatus is used for performing an operation for bone fracture, primarily for treatment of injured short tubular and flat bones and spongy part of long bones, such as clavicles and ribs. EFFECT: increased efficiency, wider operational capabilities and reduced total rehabilitation time. 14 cl, 14 dwg