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1D8

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

(b) Initial distraction with ProCallus Fixator with Straight Clamp on humeral screws and T-Clamp on temporary proximal ulnar screws.

(c) Elbow Fixator in place; joint distracted and mobilized after rest period.

(d) Post-operative range of movement increased immediately following operation and further by physiotherapy.

Equipment required
Q.tyCatalogue N.Description
4

10137

 

CORTICAL SCREW 120/20 MM SHAFT D 6MM THREAD D 4.5-3.5MM

2

10110

 

CORTICAL SCREW 110/30 MM SHAFT D 6 MM THREAD D 6-5 MM

B
1

90002

 

PROCALLUS STANDARD BODY

1

90007

 

PROCALLUS T-CLAMP

1

10008

 

COMPRESSION DISTRACTION UNIT STANDARD

C
1

10074

 

ELBOW FIXATOR CENTRAL BODY

2

90006

 

PROCALLUS STRAIGHT CLAMP

1

90090

 

ELBOW EXTENDED RANGE CLAMP

1

10009

 

COMPRESSION DISTRACTION UNIT LONG

1

10076

 

CD UNIT SPACERS (1 PAIR) FOR ELBOW FIXATOR

Quick reference guides

The Elbow Fixator - Part B: Post-Traumatic Stiffness

Videos
Pin Site Care
The Orthofix Elbow Fixator - Part B: Post-Traumatic Stiffness
Instructions for use

PQ_EFS - External Fixation Systems

PQ_EXF - Orthofix External 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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