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3C42

(a) Short tibia.
Intramedullary nail in situ. Locking screws proximally, only. Midshaft osteotomy. LRS ADVanced (53000 series) in place.

(b) Lengthening at osteotomy site.

(c) Lengthening complete; nail locked distally and fixator removed.

Caution: Resect at least 1 cm of fibula; distal syndesmosis screw.

Equipment required
Q.tyCatalogue N.Description
1

74836

 

SOLID TIBIAL NAIL DIAMETER 8 MM LENGTH 360 MM

2

74430

 

TIBIAL NAIL LOCKING SCREW THREAD D 6 MM LENGTH 30 MM

1

74445

 

TIBIAL NAIL LOCKING SCREW THREAD D 6 MM LENGTH 45 MM

1

74450

 

TIBIAL NAIL LOCKING SCREW THREAD D 6 MM LENGTH 50 MM

1

74401

 

TIBIAL NAIL END CAP

1

53500R

ADV RADIOLUCENT LRS KIT 300MM

6

10111

 

CORTICAL SCREW 150/60 MM SHAFT D 6 MM THREAD D 6-5 MM

Operative techniques

LRS ADVanced

Videos
Pin Site Care
Instructions for use

PQ_DYB - Orthofix LRS Dyna Block

PQ_EXF - Orthofix External Fixation System

PQ_INF - Orthofix Internal Fixation System

PQ_ISP - Orthofix Fixation System Medical Devices

PQ_REC - Reconstruction Systems

PQ_SCR - Orthofix Bone Screws for External Fixation System

PQ_SUO - Risks Due to the Re-Use of "Single Use" Device

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