1D7

(a) Stiff, impacted elbow joint with limited motion.

(b) Initial distraction with Elbow Distractor Unit. Humeral screws are inserted in the humeral distractor clamp and temporary ulnar screws in the ulnar distractor clamp.

(c) Galaxy Elbow Hinge Fixator in place; joint distracted and locked in maximum flexion for 1-3 days.

(d) After this period mobilization is allowed with the Elbow Motion Unit in place.

Equipment required

Q.ty	Catalogue N.	Description
B
2	932200	ROD D 12 MM L 200 MM
1	93431	HUMERAL DISTRACTOR CLAMP
1	93432	ULNAR DISTRACTOR CLAMP
3	99-911530	XCALIBER BONE SCREW STERILE L150/30MM THREAD D6.0-5.6MM
2	10137	CORTICAL SCREW 120/20 MM SHAFT D 6MM THREAD D 4.5-3.5MM
C
1	93020	MULTISCREW CLAMP
1	932200	ROD D 12 MM L 200 MM
1	93410	ELBOW HINGE
1	939150	ROD D 9 MM L 150 MM
2	93110	MEDIUM CLAMP
3	99-911530	XCALIBER BONE SCREW STERILE L150/30MM THREAD D6.0-5.6MM
2	10137	CORTICAL SCREW 120/20 MM SHAFT D 6MM THREAD D 4.5-3.5MM
D
1	93020	MULTISCREW CLAMP
1	932200	ROD D 12 MM L 200 MM
1	93410	ELBOW HINGE
1	939150	ROD D 9 MM L 150 MM
2	93110	MEDIUM CLAMP
3	99-911530	XCALIBER BONE SCREW STERILE L150/30MM THREAD D6.0-5.6MM
1	93420	ELBOW MOTION UNIT
2	10137	CORTICAL SCREW 120/20 MM SHAFT D 6MM THREAD D 4.5-3.5MM

Operative techniques

Galaxy Fixation System - Upper Extremities

Videos

	Galaxy Fixation
	Pin Site Care

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	PQ_EXF - Orthofix External Fixation System
	PQ_GAL_PART1-2 - Orthofix Galaxy Fixation System
	PQ_ISP - Orthofix Fixation System Medical Devices
	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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2021-11-17

Weigh bearing is considered a significant clinical issue particularly when an external fixator has been applied to a lower limb. If mechanical stability is in fact a mandatory condition for promoting fracture healing, other key components for a full recovery of the bone are early weight bearing and dynamization.

Read More

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