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Small External Fixator

The new Small External Fixator is a major upgrade of the current system in terms of handling, functionality as well as patient comfort, and is mainly used for the treatment of distal radial fractures. The latter represent the most common fracture type with a frequency of about 25%. Extension fractures, also well known as Colles fractures, figure with an occurrence rate of about 90% among the distal radial fractures.

Internal fixation using an external fixator is performed in about 15% of all forearm fractures treated operatively. This type of osteosynthesis is employed primarily for 23-C and, to a lesser extent, also for 23-A2 and 23-A3 fractures.

The new Small External Fixator allows for wrist spanning and convenient non-spanning external fixation which enables early wrist mobilization.

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A new generation of clamps offers simplified handling, which shortens the operating time. This clip-on, self-holding clamp enables rod-to-rod, rod-to-Schanz screw, and rod-to-K-wire connections. The function of the rod-to-rod connection is new for a clip-on, self-holding clamp. Until now, a combination clamp had to be used for this function. This clamp used with the curved carbon-fiber rod, is suitable for non-spanning wrist fixation. The clip-on, self-holding clamp has an overall length of 33 mm and a maximum diameter of 10.5 mm.

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Small Combination Clamp, MR safe

The new Small Combination Clamp (MR safe) for the Small External Fixation System is a multi-functional, snap-on clamp designed for rod-to-pin or rod-to-rod attachment. It provides more flexibility for the surgeon by allowing independent pin placement in various frame configurations. Therefore, only this single clamp is necessary compared to the four different clamps needed previously. The Small Combination Clamp accepts 4.0 carbon fiber rods, 4.0 mm stainless steel connecting bars, 4.0 mm Schanz screws, and 2.5 mm K-wires, and is available in MR-safe material. A new Wire Cutter and Graphic Case complete the new Small External Fixation System, which addresses fractures of the carpus, metacarpals, and phalanges.

Small Combination Clamp, MR safe

Wire Cutter

The two-handed Wire Cutter for small fixation wires effectively cuts K-wires up to 2.5 mm without creating a burr. The Wire Cutter will be part of the Small External Fixator System.

Wire Cutter

Small Universal Chuck with T-Handle

The Small Universal Chuck with T-Handle is used to insert Schanz screws or wires from 1.0 - 6.0 mm diameters. The size of the T-Handle has been reduced for lighter weight and easier handling and will be available for all External Fixation Systems.

Small Universal Chuck with T-Handle

Fixation of distal humeral fractures in children using the small external fixator

Paediatric Supracondylar Fracture Management using the small external fixator

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