THIS INFORMATION IS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY

3C41

(a) Very short tibia. LRS ADVanced (53000 series) in place; proximal and distal osteotomies.

(b) Simultaneous lengthening at each osteotomy site. Use of Micrometric Swivelling Clamp, which can be used at either end of the adult rail, to correct any varus or valgus occurring during lengthening.
Caution: Resect at least 1 cm of fibula; distal syndesmosis screw.

Equipment required
Q.tyCatalogue N.Description
1

53115

 

ADV MICROMETRIC SWIVELLING CLAMP

1

53111

 

ADV TRANSLATION CLAMP

1

50009

 

LONG C/D CLICKER MODEL

1

54-1018

 

TL BOLT, 20MM

6

99-611530

 

XCALIBER OSTEOTITE SCREW 130/30

Operative techniques

LRS ADVanced

Videos
Pin Site Care
Instructions for use

PQ_DYB - Orthofix LRS Dyna Block

PQ_ETK - TL-HEX Emergency Tab Kit

PQ_EXF - Orthofix External Fixation System

PQ_FRA - TrueLok Forefoot Arch

PQ_ISP - Orthofix Fixation System Medical Devices

PQ_KIF - TL-Hex Kit ID Frame Adult - TL-Hex Kit IF Frame Pediatric

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

PQ_TLD - TrueLok and TL-HEX Dynamization Module

PQ_TLK - TrueLok External Fixation System

PQ_WTN - TrueLok Wire Tensioner

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