Medical Positioning Device

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The invention is a medical positioning device, particularly designed for orthopedic surgery such as the repositioning of bone fractures. It includes two pin-carrying carriage assemblies, each with highly adjustable spherical joints allowing precise orientation (three rotational degrees of freedom), and an extension assembly for adjusting the distance between the pins. This enables controlled manipulation and stabilization of bones or bone fragments during procedures such as fracture reduction, especially for body parts like feet. The design emphasizes ease of handling, configurability for different patients or bones, and enhanced stability during use.

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• Orthopedic surgery for fracture reduction and bone realignment (e.g., in the foot, leg, arm, or hand).
• Procedures requiring stable but adjustable positioning of bone fragments for healing.
• Temporary stabilization of bones during surgical interventions or imaging.
• Pediatric and adult orthopedic treatments, adapting to different body sizes and bone structures.
• Veterinary orthopedic procedures for animals.

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• Allows precise and independent adjustment of bone fragment positioning through multi-degree-of-freedom joints and extension assembly.
• Improved ease of use and comfort for surgeons due to ergonomic and flexible design.
• Sturdy fixation and reduced risk of unintended deformation, providing stability against significant mechanical loads.
• Configurable for different body parts and patient sizes, increasing versatility and cost-effectiveness.
• Reduces the need for multiple specialized devices by adapting to various anatomical regions.
• Features such as force sensors can enable better monitoring of applied correctional forces.

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Patent Abstract

The present invention relates to a medical positioning device, comprising a first carriage assembly configured for mounting a first pin, wherein the orientation of the first pin is adjustable by means of a first spherical joint with three rotational degrees of freedom with an angular range of at least ± 10° each, a second carriage assembly configured for mounting a second pin, wherein the orientation of the second pin is adjustable by means of a second spherical joint with three rotational degrees of freedom with an angular range of at least ± 10° each and an extension assembly configured for adjusting a distance between the first pin and the second pin.