Fracture Management Products:

• FFS Fragment Fixation System
• Pennig Wrist Fixator
• RadioLucent Wrist
• Physio-Stim Lite
• DAF/ProCallus
• Sheffield Ring Fixator

FFS Fragment Fixation System

• Use of a fixation pin for fragment Stabilization in hand surgery. (Der Einsatz von Fixationsstiften zur Fragmentstabilierung in der Handchirurgie). Pennig D., Gausepohl T., Lukosch R. Handchir. Mikrochir. Plast Chir. 1994 Sep;26(5):270-4. German. PubMed Abstract
• Orthofix Pin: a method of small bone fragment stabilisation. Sinha S, Campbell AC. Injury. 2000 Oct;31(8):631-3.
• Evaluation of a New Method of Small Fragment Fixation in a Medial Malleolus Fracture Model. D. Rovinsky, A.Haskell, Q. Liu, G.D. Payment, S. Robinovitch. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 14(6):420-425, 2000. PubMed Abstract
• The Fragment Fixation System in Intra-Articular and Periarticular Fractures. Gausepohl T. and Pennig D. in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics. De Bastiani, Apley and Goldberg (Eds); pages 375 – 395, Springer 2000.

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Pennig Wrist Fixator

• Principles of external fixation and supplementary techniques in distal radius fractures. Gausepohl T, Pennig D, Mader K. Injury. 2000;31 Suppl 1:56-70. PubMed Abstract PDF full text article
• Reduction techniques in distal radius fractures. Dee W, Klein W, Rieger H. Injury. 2000; 31 Suppl 1:48-55. PubMed Abstract. PDF full text article
• Results of transarticular fixator application in distal radius fractures. Klein W, Dee W, Rieger H, Neumann H, Joosten U. Injury. 2000;31 Suppl 1:71-77. PubMed Abstract. , PDF full text article
• Corrective osteotomies in malunited distal radius fractures: external fixation as one stage and hemicallotasis procedures. Pennig D, Gausepohl T, Mader K. Injury. 2000;31 Suppl 1:78-91. PubMed Abstract , PDF full text article
• The radius: distal metaphyseal and articular fractures and corrective osteotomies. Pennig D. and Gausepohl T. pp. 152-180 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• The radiolucent wrist fixator for distal radius fractures. Nelson D.L. pp. 181-191 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• The Orthofix small (30.000) fixator in distal radius fractures. Nelson D.L. pp. 192-194 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• The treatment of unstable fractures of the distal radius using a bridging external fixator. Results from a long-term evaluation. Joosten U, Joist A, Frebel T, Rieger H. Chirurg. 70(11):1315-1322, 1999. In German. PubMed Abstract
• Radio-radial external fixation for correction of malunited distal radius fracture. (article in German) D. Pennig,T.Gausepohl,K. Mader, Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 31(4):227-233, 1999. PubMed Abstract

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• Redisplaced unstable fractures of the distal radius. A randomized prospective study of bridging versus non-bridging external fixation. M.McQueen. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 80 B: 665-669, 1998. PubMed Abstract
• Redisplaced unstable fractures of the distal radius: a prospective randomised comparison of four methods of treatment. M. McQueen, C. Hajducka, C.M. Court-Brown. J Bone Joint Surg Br 78(3):404-409, 1996. PubMed Abstract
• External fixation of the wrist. D.Pennig and Th. Gausepohl, Injury, Vol. 27, N°1 pp. 1-15, 1996. PubMed Abstract
• Dynamic external fixation versus non-operative treatment of severe distal radial fractures. J.P. van Dijk, F.G. Laudy Injury 27(1):57-61, 1996. PubMed Abstract
• Extraarticular and transarticular external fixation with early motion for distal radial fractures and malunions. D. Pennig and T. Gausepohl, Medical Advanced of Technique and Research, London, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgical Techniques Vol. 9 N°3: 56-65, 1995
• Dynamic versus static external fixation of distal radius fractures: a prospective randomized controlled trial. M.L. Rawes, J.B. Richarson, J.R.W. Hardy, J.J. Dias. Injury 26:140 1995
• Dynamic axial stabilization in the management of distal radius fractures. D. Pennig, T. Gausepohl, R. Lukosch, Minifixation: External Fixation of Small Bones, pp. 151-160, Literatura Medica Publishing House, 1994
• Dynamic external fixation of distal radius fractures. D. Pennig, Hand Clinics, Vol. 9, N° 4, November 1993. PubMed Abstract
• External fixation in fractures of the distal radius using a leightweight dynamic axial fixator. D. Pennig, T. Gausepohl. Supp. to International Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 3(3): 29-32, 1993
• Initial experiences with a new wrist joint fixator in treatment of distal radius fractures. W. Klein, W. Dee. Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 24(4):202-209, 1992. PubMed Abstract

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RadioLucent Wrist

• Principles of external fixation and supplementary techniques in distal radius fractures. Gausepohl T, Pennig D, Mader K. Injury. 2000;31 Suppl 1:56-70. PubMed Abstract PDF full text article
• Reduction techniques in distal radius fractures. Dee W, Klein W, Rieger H. Injury. 2000; 31 Suppl 1:48-55. PubMed Abstract. PDF full text article
• Results of transarticular fixator application in distal radius fractures. Klein W, Dee W, Rieger H, Neumann H, Joosten U. Injury. 2000;31 Suppl 1:71-77. PubMed Abstract. , PDF full text article
• Corrective osteotomies in malunited distal radius fractures: external fixation as one stage and hemicallotasis procedures. Pennig D, Gausepohl T, Mader K. Injury. 2000;31 Suppl 1:78-91. PubMed Abstract , PDF full text article
• The radius: distal metaphyseal and articular fractures and corrective osteotomies. Pennig D. and Gausepohl T. pp. 152-180 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• The radiolucent wrist fixator for distal radius fractures. Nelson D.L. pp. 181-191 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• The Orthofix small (30.000) fixator in distal radius fractures. Nelson D.L. pp. 192-194 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• The treatment of unstable fractures of the distal radius using a bridging external fixator. Results from a long-term evaluation. Joosten U, Joist A, Frebel T, Rieger H. Chirurg. 70(11):1315-1322, 1999. In German. PubMed Abstract
• Radio-radial external fixation for correction of malunited distal radius fracture. (article in German) D. Pennig,T.Gausepohl,K. Mader, Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 31(4):227-233, 1999. PubMed Abstract

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• Redisplaced unstable fractures of the distal radius. A randomized prospective study of bridging versus non-bridging external fixation. M.McQueen. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 80 B: 665-669, 1998. PubMed Abstract
• Redisplaced unstable fractures of the distal radius: a prospective randomised comparison of four methods of treatment. M. McQueen, C. Hajducka, C.M. Court-Brown. J Bone Joint Surg Br 78(3):404-409, 1996. PubMed Abstract
• External fixation of the wrist. D.Pennig and Th. Gausepohl, Injury, Vol. 27, N°1 pp. 1-15, 1996. PubMed Abstract
• Dynamic external fixation versus non-operative treatment of severe distal radial fractures. J.P. van Dijk, F.G. Laudy Injury 27(1):57-61, 1996. PubMed Abstract
• Extraarticular and transarticular external fixation with early motion for distal radial fractures and malunions. D. Pennig and T. Gausepohl, Medical Advanced of Technique and Research, London, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgical Techniques Vol. 9 N°3: 56-65, 1995
• Dynamic versus static external fixation of distal radius fractures: a prospective randomized controlled trial. M.L. Rawes, J.B. Richarson, J.R.W. Hardy, J.J. Dias. Injury 26:140 1995
• Dynamic axial stabilization in the management of distal radius fractures. D. Pennig, T. Gausepohl, R. Lukosch, Minifixation: External Fixation of Small Bones, pp. 151-160, Literatura Medica Publishing House, 1994
• Dynamic external fixation of distal radius fractures. D. Pennig, Hand Clinics, Vol. 9, N° 4, November 1993. PubMed Abstract
• External fixation in fractures of the distal radius using a leightweight dynamic axial fixator. D. Pennig, T. Gausepohl. Supp. to International Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 3(3): 29-32, 1993
• Initial experiences with a new wrist joint fixator in treatment of distal radius fractures. W. Klein, W. Dee. Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir 24(4):202-209, 1992. PubMed Abstract

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Physio-Stim Lite

• Beneficial effects of electromagnetic fields. Bassett, C.A. J Cell Biochem. 1993 Apr;51(4):387-93. Review. Pub Med Abstract
• Fundamental and practical aspects of therapeutic uses of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMFs). Bassett, C.A. Crit Rev Biomed Eng. 1989;17(5):451-529. Review. Pub Med Abstract
• Endothelial cell response to pulsed electromagnetic fields: stimulation of
  growth rate and angiogenesis in vitro. Yen-Patton G.P, Patton W.F, Beer D.M, Jacobson B.S. J Cell Physiol 134(1):37-46, 1988 Pub Med Abstract

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DAF/ProCallus Fixator

• The biology of fracture repair and the role of dynamization. Kenwright J. and Richardson J.B. pp. 8-17 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• The impact of external fixation of femoral fractures on mortality and morbidity in polytrauma patients. Brug E., Winckler S., Pullen M. and Klein W. pp. 244-248 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• High energy tibial plateau fractures. Marsh J.L. pp. 256-266 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• Proximal metaphyseal fractures of the tibia. Renzi Brivio L. pp. 267-274 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• Diaphyseal fractures of the tibia: defining the place of external fixation. Hardy J.R.W. and Richardson J.B. pp. 275-285 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• Distal tibial and plafond fractures. Marsh J.L. pp. 286-298 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• The influence of fixator design on fracture repair. Salvagno S. pp. 77-84 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000

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• External Fixation of the Tibia. Pennig D. In: Musculoskeletal Trauma: Tibia and Fibula. Eds D. Pennig C. Court-Brown, Butterworth–Heinemann, UK, 101-129 1997
• External fixation of children's fractures: use of the Orthofix dynamic axial fixator. Hull J.B., Sanderson P.L.,Rickman, M., Bell M.J. , Saleh M. J Pediatr Orthop B 6(3):203-206, 1997. PubMed Abstract
• Tibial fractures in children. Pennig D. In: Musculoskeletal Trauma: Tibia and Fibula. Eds D. Pennig, C. Court-Brown, Butterworth–Heinemann, UK, 246-259, 1997
• Supracondylar fractures of the femur treated by external fixation. Marsh J.L., Jansen H., Yoong H.K. and Found E.M.. J. Orthop Trauma 11(6):405-410, 1997. PubMed Abstract
• Operative treatment of fractures of the tibial plafond. A randomized, prospective study. Wyrsch B.,. McFerran M.A, McAndrew M, Limbird T.J., Harper M.C., Johnson K.D., Schwartz H.S. J Bone Joint Surg Am 78(11):1646-1657, 1996. PubMed Abstract
• Principles of dynamic axial fixation. Klein W. ,in: Dynamic axial external fixation, W. Klein,Helmut S. Neumann, Erwin Brug (Eds), Hans Marseille Verlag GmbH Munich, 33-46 1996
• The role of femoral fractures in polytraumatized patients. Winckler, Magdeburg and Brug, in: Dynamic axial external fixation, W. Klein,Helmut S. Neumann, Erwin Brug (Eds), Hans Marseille Verlag GmbH Munich, 95-102 1996
• Dynamic axial fixation in closed tibial fractures. Rieger H., Klein W. and Brug E., in: Dynamic axial external fixation, W. Klein, Helmut S. Neumann, Erwin Brug (Eds), Hans Marseille Verlag GmbH Munich, 103-109 1996
• The tibial pilon fracture. Brug E. and Westhphal Th. In: Dynamic axial external fixation, W. Klein, Helmut S. Neumann, Erwin Brug (Eds), Hans Marseille Verlag GmbH Munich, 1996
• Principles of dynamic axial fixation: biological and mechanical considerations. Renzi-Brivio L., Lavini F. and Agostini S. Dynamic axial external fixation, W. Klein,Helmut S. Neumann, Erwin Brug, Hans Marseille Verlag GmbH Munich, 1996
• Indications foe dynamic axial fixation in paediatric fractures. Mittmann Ch., Klein W. and Brug E., in: Dynamic axial external fixation, W. Klein, Helmut S. Neumann, Erwin Brug (Eds), Hans Marseille Verlag GmbHMunich, 119-124 1996

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• Management of fractures in children. The Leipzig concept. Bennek J., in: Dynamic axial external fixation, W. Klein,Helmut S. Neumann, Erwin Brug (Eds), Hans Marseille Verlag GmbH Munich, 125-137 1996
• Dynamisation timing and its effect on bone healing when using the Orthofix fixator. Foxworthy M. and Pringle R.M. Injury 26: 117 - 119, 1995. PubMed Abstract
• Dynamisation of tibial fractures. Richardson J.B. et al. Dynamisation of tibial fractures. JBJS 77-B: 412-416, 1995. PubMed Abstract
• Use of an articulated external fixator for fractures of the tibial plafond. Marsh JL, Bonar S, Nepola JV, Decoster TA, Hurwitz SR Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 77 A:1498-1509, 1995. PubMed Abstract
• External fixation and limited internal fixation for complex fractures of the tibial plateau. Marsh J.L., Smith S.T., Do T.T.. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 77 A: 661-673, 1995. PubMed Abstract
• External fixation for tibial fractures: clinical results and cost effectiveness. Shaw DL, Lawton JO. J R Coll Surg Edinb;40(5):344-346. 1995. PubMed Abstract
• A decade of tibial shaft fractures in Nottingham and Derby. Wallace W.A. and Howard P.W. Int. J. Orthop Trauma, supp vol 3 n° 3:61-63,1993
• Unilateral external fixation for severe pilon fractures. Bonar S.K. and Marsh J.L.. Foot & Ankle Vol. 14(2):57-64, February 1993. PubMed Abstract
• The dynamic axial fixator in the treatment of pertrochanteric fractures of the femur. Scarante B., Ranellucci M., Lavini F.. Supp. to International Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 3(3): 58-60, 1993

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• Dynamic axial fixation for femoral shaft fractures in children: indications and results. Klein W., Mittman C. and Brug E.. Supp. to International Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 3(3): 55-57, 1993
• Intra-articular fractures of the distal tibia. Surgical management by limited internal fixation and articulated distraction. Saleh M, Shanahan M., Fern E.. Injury 24: 37-40, 1993. PubMed Abstract
• The place of unilateral external fixation in the treatment of tibial fractures. Pennig D., Castle House Publications Ltd Tunbridge Wells, UK, October 1991
• Unilateral external fixation until healing with the dynamic axial fixator for severe open tibial fractures. Marsh J.L., Nepola J.V., Wuest T.K., Osteen D., Cox K., Oppenheim W. J Orthop Trauma 5(3):341-348, 1991. PubMed Abstract
• The dynamic axial fixator in fractures of the tibia and femur. A retrospective study in 98 patients. Zachee B, Roosen P, Mc Aechern AG Acta Orthop Belg. 57(3):266-271, 1991. PubMed Abstract
• Dynamic axial fixation for severe tibia fractures. A multicenter study. Marsh J.L., Nepola J.V., Wuest T.K., Osteen D., Cox K., Oppenheim WJ. Proceedings of the University of Montpellier 1990 meeting on the Evolution of external fixation, p.113, 1990
• External fixation for open tibia fractures. J. Marsh and J. Nepola. Orthop. Review XIX, n°3:273, 1990
• Tibial plateau fractures treated with external fixation and minimal internal fixation. Smith S.T., Marsh J.L. , Nepola J.V. and Found E.M.. The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, vol 11:69-77. 1990
• Dynamic axial fixation for femoral fractures in children. Klein W, Pennig D. and Brug E.. Proceedings of the University of Montpellier 1990 meeting on the Evolution of external fixation, p.195, 1990
• Complementary osteosynthesis and dynamic axial fixation of the distal tibia (article in German) Baranowski D., Pennig D., Borchardt W. Unfallchirurg 93(6):270-274, 1990. PubMed Abstract
• Using the DAF in articular fractures. Lavini F., Renzi Brivio L., Aldegheri R., Agostini S., and Tessari G. Proceedings of the University of Montpellier 1990 meeting on the Evolution of external fixation, p.171, 1990

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• Management of femoral fractures with the dynamic axial fixator. Renzi-Brivio L., Lavini F., Tessari G., Agostini S. Proceedings of the University of Montpellier 1990 meeting on the Evolution of external fixation, p.141, 1990
• Limb salvage in type IIIC lower extremity injuries. Oppenheim W., Boss W.K, Hutter A. Proceedings of the University of Montpellier 1990 meeting on the Evolution of external fixation, p.115, 1990
• The treatment of paediatric fractures with dynamic axial external fixation. Price C.T., Levengood G.A., Zink W.P.. Techniques Orthop. 4 (3):74-79, 1989.
• Treatment of open tibial fractures with the Orthofix fixator. Melendez EM, Colon C. Clin Orthop. 241:224-230. 1989. PubMed Abstract
• Use of unilateral external fixation in pediatric femur shaft fracture within the scope of polytrauma (article in German). Klein W., Pennig D., Brug. E. Unfallchirurg 92(6):282-286, 1989. PubMed Abstract
• Dynamic axial external fixation. De Bastiani G., Aldegheri R., Renzi Brivio L., Trivella G., Automedica, Vol. 10, pp. 235/272, 1989
• Closed fractures. Renzi Brivio L., Lavini F., De Bastiani G. , External Fixation and Functional Bracing, Coombs, Green and Sarmiento (Eds), Orthotext, UK, 1989
• Dynamic axial fixation. A rational alternative for the external fixation of fractures. De Bastiani G., Aldegheri R., Renzi Brivio L.. Int Orthop 10(2):95-99, 1986. PubMed Abstract
• The treatment of fractures with a dynamic axial fixator. De Bastiani G. et al JBJS 66-B:538-545, 1984 PubMed Abstract

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Sheffield Ring Fixator

• The Sheffield Hybrid Fixator: Design Considerations and Clinical Experiences

Limb Reconstruction Products:

• OASIS

OASIS

• High tibial osteotomy using a dynamic axial external fixator. A.E. Weale, A.S. Lee and A.G. MacEachern. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 382:154-167 January 2001. PubMed abstract
• Upper tibial osteotomy: a critical review. A.G. MacEachern and A.E. Weale. pp. 421-426 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• Upper tibial hemicallotasis using a self-aligning articulated body. J.J.Elting. pp. 427-432 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• Upper tibial hemicallotasis using the OF-Garches. S. Toksvig-Larsen. pp. 433-439 in Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani, A.G. Apley and A: Goldberg (Eds), Springer 2000
• Primary stability of different implants used in conjunction with high tibial osteotomy. C.H. Flamme, D. Kohn, L. Kirsch, C. Hurschler. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 119(7-8):450-455, 1999. PubMed Abstract
• Osteotomy for gonarthrosis - with special reference to the tibial callus distraction technique G. Magyar. Thesis. Dept of Orthopedics, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden, 1999. Thesis Abstract
• Changes in osseous correction after proximal tibial osteotomy: radiostereometry of closed- and open-wedge osteotomy in 33 patients. G. Magyar, S. Toksvig-Larsen, A. Lindstrand. Acta Orthop Scand 70(5):473-477, 1999. PubMed Abstract
• Open-wedge osteotomy by hemicallotasis or the closed-wedge technique for osteoarthritis of the knee. A randomised study of 50 operations. G. Magyar, T.L. Ahl, P. Vibe,S. Toksvig-Larsen and A. Lindstrand. J Bone Joint Surg Br 81(3):444-448, 1999. PubMed Abstract

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• Open Wedge tibial osteotomy by callus distraction in gonarthrosis. Operative technique and early results in 36 patients. G. Magyar, S. Toksvig-Larsen and A. Lindstrand. Acta Orthop. Scand. 69 (2): 147-151, 1998. PubMed Abstract
• Proximal tibial osteotomy and unilateral frame distraction for osteoarthritis of the knee. J.J. Elting, A. Cicoria, T.E. Boman. Supp. to International Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 3(3):89-91, 1993.
• Upper tibial osteotomy utilizing hemicallotasis. W. Oppenheim, L. Jaffe, R. Rosa, paper 220, AAOS Annual meeting,1992
• Corrective tibial osteotomy for genu recurvatum by callus distraction using an external fixator. K.J. O'Dwyer, A.G. Mac Eachern, D. Pennig. Chir Organi Mov. Oct-Dec;76(4):355-358, 1991. PubMed Abstract
• Upper tibial osteotomy using a dynamic external fixator. J.L. Fowler, G.A. Gie, A.G. MacEachern. J. Bone Joint Surg. 73(B): 690-691, 1991

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Spine Products:

• Spinal-Stim Lite
• Orthotrac Pneumatic Vest
• EZ Brace LSO/TLSO

Spinal-Stim Lite

• A randomized double-blind prospective study of the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic fields for interbody lumbar fusions. Mooney, V. Spine 15 (7): 708-712, 1990 Pub Med Abstract
• The effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields on instrumented posterolateral spinal fusion and device-related stress shielding. Ito M, Fay LA, Ito Y, Yuan MR, Edwards WT, Yuan HA. Spine 15: 22(4):382-388, 1997 Pub Med Abstract
• Spine fusion for discogenic low back pain: outcomes in patients treated with or without pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation. Marks R.A. Advances in Therapy 17(2):57-67, 2000 Pub Med Abstract
• Treatment of failed posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) of the spine with pulsing electromagnetic fields. Simmons J.W. Clin Orthop 193:127-132, 1985. Pub Med Abstract
• Beneficial effects of electromagnetic fields. Bassett, C.A. J Cell Biochem. 1993 Apr;51(4):387-93. Review. Pub Med Abstract

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• Fundamental and practical aspects of therapeutic uses of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMFs). Bassett, C.A. Crit Rev Biomed Eng. 1989;17(5):451-529. Review. Pub Med Abstract
• Endothelial cell response to pulsed electromagnetic fields: stimulation of growth rate and angiogenesis in vitro. Yen-Patton G.P, Patton W.F, Beer D.M, Jacobson B.S. J Cell Physiol 134(1):37-46, 1988 Pub Med Abstract
• The effect of External Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation in Promoting Lumbar Fusion in a Rabbit Model. Ghanayem A.J., Stanwood W. Voronov L.I. , Havey R., and Patwardhan A.G.. North American Spine Society 16th Annual Meeting, Seattle Oct 31-Nov 3, 2001.
• The effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on the Quality of Cage-Instrumented Lumbar Vertebral Fusion in the Ovine Model. Ghanayem A.J. and Larson M. North American Spine Society 16th Annual Meeting, Seattle Oct 31-Nov 3, 2001.
• Electrical stimulation and spinal fusion. Yuan HA.Perspectives in Neurological Surgery 7(2):77-90, 1996.
• Pulsed electromagnetic fields: an adjunct to interbody spinal fusion surgery in the high risk patient. Mooney, V. Surgical Technologies International II, pg 405 - 410, 1993

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Orthotrac Pneumatic Vest

• The Effect of the Orthotrac Pneumatic Vest on the Cost of Treatment for Low Back Pain
• Ambulatory Spinal Decompression Orthosis: Qualitative and Quantitative Studies
• Comparative Case Study of Six Orthopedic Products for Low Back Pain, Using MRI to Assess Ambulatory Spinal Decompression
• Clinical Experience with the Orthotrac Pneumatic Vest Providing Ambulatory Spinal Decompression Preliminary Phase Two: Qualitative and Quantitative Studies
• Case Studies Involving Ambulatory Spinal Decompression Orthosis

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EZ Brace LSO/TLSO

• The Purpose of LSO Bracing
• Treatment Philosophy

Soft Tissue Care Products:

• A-V Impulse

A-V Impulse

• The Foot Pump Increases Nutritive Capillary Blood Flow in Diabetic Patients With Previous Neurpathic Ulceration
• Improved walking ability and ankle brachial pressure indices in symotomatic peripheral vascular disease with intermittent pneumatic foot compression: a prospective controlled study with one year follow up.
• Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression of the Foot on the Microcirculatory Function in Arterial Disease
• Effectiveness of the A-V Impulse System Hand Pump
• Reduction of Post-Traumatic Swelling and Compartment Pressure by Impulse Compression of the Foot
• Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Total Hip Arthroplasty
• Thrombo-Embolic Prophylaxis in Total Knee Replacement
• Pneumatic Plantar Compression Versus Low Molecular Weight Heparin in the Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis Total Hip Replacement
• Comparison of the use of the foot pump with the use of low molecular weight heparin for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis after total hip replacement. A prospective randomised trial.
• Fastest reduction of posttraumatic edema: continuous cryotherapy or intermittent impulse compression?
• Promoting venous return in plaster cast by A-V impulse System. A preclinical study.

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• Prophylaxis against deep-vein thrombosis in total hip replacement. Comparison of heparin and foot impulse pump
• Measurement of femoral vein blood flow during total hip replacement. Duplex ultrasound imaging with and without the use of a foot pump
• The effectiveness of intermittent plantar venous compression in prevention of deep venous thrombosis after total hip arthroplasty
• Effects of intermittent pneumatic compression of the foot on microcirculatory function in arterial disease
• Clinical applications of a pneumatic intermittent impulse compression device after trauma and major surgery to the foot and ankle
• The A-V Impulse System reduces deep-vein thrombosis and swelling after hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture
• A venous foot pump reduces thrombosis after total hip replacement
• Thrombo-embolic prophylaxis in total knee replacement. Evaluation of the A-V Impulse System
• Os alcis fractures: a randomised trial comparing conservative treatment with impulse compression of the foot

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