3D5

Distal tibial articular fracture; 90000 with RadioLucent Ankle Clamp distally, and Fragment Fixation System Implants as minimal internal fixation to restore joint surface.
Inset shows washer used in conjunction with Fragment Fixation System.

Equipment required

Q.ty	Catalogue N.	Description
1	90028	PROCALLUS SHORT FIXATOR KIT
1	90046	RADIOLUCENT ANKLE CLAMP
3	10114	CORTICAL SCREW 130/40 MM SHAFT D 6 MM THREAD D 6-5 MM
2	10110	CORTICAL SCREW 110/30 MM SHAFT D 6 MM THREAD D 6-5 MM
1	W2240	FFS LARGE IMPLANTS L 120/40 MM THREAD D 2.2 MM (PACK OF 4)
1	W2200	FFS LARGE WASHERS (PK OF 4)

Operative techniques

Distal Tibial and Pilon Fractures

Quick reference guides

	Distal Tibial and Pilon Fractures with the RadioLucent Ankle Clamp
	One-Step Fracture Fixation - The Fragment Fixation System

Videos

Pin Site Care

Instructions for use

	PQ_EFS - External Fixation Systems
	PQ_EXF - Orthofix External Fixation System
	PQ_INF - Orthofix Internal 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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Category: Fractures

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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.
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Dynamization (dynamic loading and controlled motion at the fracture site) is considered a controversial and evolving issue, besides the positive functional results observed both in experimental studies based on animal models, and in human clinical cases in the last 30 years. Currently one crucial matter is to understand the biomechanical, biological and physiological effects of dynamization on the bone healing process, in order to show its safety and effectiveness. 
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A typical question that a surgeon has to face when deciding the treatment of a bony injury is when to use internal fixation instead of external fixation. A common answer is “when the patient is compliant, with sufficient bone and soft tissue quality, and presents less complex fractures”. Surgeon’s expertise and preference may also affect the final surgical plan.
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Preserving healthy pin sites is essential to effective external fixation, for the prevention of pin track infection and related complications. All people involved in the healing process – general practitioner, surgeon, nursing staff, patient and family – play a fundamental role in order to achieve the best result. Here are some useful key points.
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“Respect for, and enhancement of the natural physiological process of fracture healing” may be considered the philosophy which has inspired the research and design of all products developed by Orthofix in the last 40 years, starting with the set of devices belonging to the internal and external fixation system.
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The Orthofix history began at the end of the 70s in Italy with the work of orthopedic researcher Giovanni De Bastiani. He proposed the concept of “dynamization” and developed a modular external fixation device designed to allow the release of axial forces at the proper time during the healing process, thus transferring a progressive load to the fracture site. After this first device, other devices were developed by Orthofix to better satisfy patients’ and doctors’ needs.
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Stability does not mean rigidity. Medical philosophy has evolved from the aim to eliminate micromotion between the bony fragments to the idea of controlling it. Micromotion is necessary for external callus formation, and therefore for a functional bone healing. External fixation offers the opportunity to control both micromovement and load at the fracture site, which corresponds to the concept of dynamization.
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FROM THE BLOG

Weight Bearing and Dynamization

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

Dealing With Pin Site Problems

2021-10-17

To prevent and manage pin site problems, the patient should be clearly informed of the protocol he/she needs to follow for pin site care in the post-operative phase. And not only the patient, but all people involved in the healing process outside the hospital should know the protocol.

Read More