#$%^&*AU2007201166B220120802.pdf#####Abstract An external fixator element, e.g. a rod, a pin or a clamping means comprises at least one contacting surface (4). At least 5 one of the contacting surface (4) of the element responsible to establish connection between said element and a different external fixator element is provided with a rough ablated structure (4, 5, 6) . The clamping can be improved if one of the elements comprise fibres (2) having parts (5) protruding over the surface 10 (4). (Fig. 3)1/5 6. Tom -- C0
