#$%^&*AU2017203833B220180215.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method for positioning a leg of a patient, comprising: pre-loading respective fixation devices in a plurality of slots of a circular fixator, each fixation device having a threaded bolt with a side slot in a side edge thereof； positioning the circular fixator around the leg； 5 inserting at least one wire through the leg after the pre-loading； sliding each pre-loaded fixation device until the side slot thereof engages the at least one wire； and securing the fixation devices so as to secure the engaged wire to the circular fixator.
