The invention relates to a non-invasive external fixator suitable for fracturefixation.Conventional devices allow mutli-directional movement allowing the fractureposition toslip. Conventional means for fixing fracture fragments may require surgery.The presentinvention provides a fixator having articulated first and second braceletshaving rows ofelements. The rows of elements can be linked and include means for receivingandengaging a connecting device such that the position of the device can bealtered around thebracelet or limb that it is mounted on. Each bracelet has an articulatedconnecting deviceand a rod connects the connecting device. The fixator further comprises ahinge. Theinvention also provides an articulated bracelet for use with the fixator.
