A device and method for the fixation, support traction, or restraint of limbs or body parts, into immobile positions with substantial prevention of movement from the immobile position. The device includes at least two fixation elements configured to be attached to different sites on a patients body to hold the device on the patients body wherein the fixation elements are maintained in a substantially fixed distance relation with respect to each other with an adjustable length connection element. The connection element is configured to be one of length adjustable or adjustably connected to the fixation elements to provide a desired distance between the fixation elements. The device is further configured to substantially lock the desired fixed distance against unwanted dislocation or change of position.
