Product Description
Angulation, translation and rotation. The Sheffield Ring Fixation System is a design achievement that advances the possibilities of limb reconstruction.
- Unparalleled stability
- Rapid assembly
- Unlimited possibilities
The Sheffield System XWire has a unique helicoidal tip design that has been demonstrated to improve performance and ease of insertion.1 The XWire offers a new lateral olive design and is available in sizes 1.8 to 2.0 mm.
Indication
ACUTE TRAUMA
- Tibial articular fractures: plateau and pilon
- Tibial articular fractures with diaphyseal extension
- High energy diaphyseal fractures of the tibia
- Femoral fractures, particularly distal
- Humeral fractures
LIMB RECONSTRUCTION
- Correction of post-traumatic, acquired and congenital deformities: simple, juxta-articular, oblique plane, multiplanar. The Sheffield Ring Fixator is usually used in the lower limb for tibial and foot deformities, but is also useful for femoral and knee deformities. It may also be used in the upper limb, particularly the humerus
- Arthrodesis: knee, ankle and subtalar joints
- Limb Lengthening: monofocal and bifocal
- Nonunion and bone loss:
- Monofocal – compression, neutralization, distraction
- Bifocal – bone transport, acute shortening, combined multifocal
- Joint contracture in adults and children: knee, ankle and foot
- Articulated distraction: ankle, foot and knee
Surgeon Benefits
- Lightweight, radiolucent carbon fiber construction
- Central slots allow multiple levels of wire fixation at higher tension
- Circumferential grooves allow versatile wire placement§
- Two-thirds and one-third rings which may be joined as a full ring set to protect soft tissue, or allow wire placement at a wider angle
- High strength construction with reinforced anterior section to support wire tension
Surgeon Support Materials
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- Operative Technique (PM12A_E0) (PDF 757KB)
- Operative Technique (PM12B_E0) (PDF 996KB)
- Operative Technique (PM12C_E0) (PDF 885KB)
- Catalog (PCSRF_E0) (PDF 556KB)
- Sell Sheet Xwire (XW0401(B)PL_E0) (PDF 134KB)
Sheffield Ring Fixator Videos:
- Ankle Arthrodesis: Presented by Dr. Mark Easley
Clinical References:
- The Sheffield Hybrid Fixator: Design Considerations and Clinical Experiences Full Text Article (PDF 106KB)
- Drilling Efficiency and Temperature Elevation of Three Types of Kirschner-wire Point Full Text Article(PDF 205KB)
Patient Support Materials
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- Catalog (PCSRF_E0) (PDF 556KB)
- Sell Sheet Xwire (XW0401(B)PL_E0) (PDF 134KB)
Part Reference Numbers
| Part Reference No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 10012 |
3MM Polyhedral Allen Wrench |
| 10017 | 6MM Polyhedral Allen Wrench |
| 10038 | Supplementary Screw Clamp |
| 18001 | Wire Tensioning Device |
| 18002 | K-Wire Guide |
| 30017 | 5 mm Polyhedral Allen Wre |
| 50008 | Compression Distraction, Clicker, Std |
| 50009 | Compression Distraction, Clicker, Long |
| 80025 | Two Hole K-Wire Securing Pin |
| 80031 | Three Hole Slider Wire Clamp |
| 80035 | Sheffield Clamp |
| 80041 | Independent Wire Clamp |
| 80042 | 50 mm Securing Post |
| 80044 | 100 mm Securing Post |
| 80047 | Ball Jointed Connecting Rod |
| 80074 | Single Screw Clamp |
| 80112 | Lateral Olive K-Wire, 2X400 |
| 80123 | Central Olive K-Wire, 2X450 |
| 80124 | K-Wire, 2X450 |
| 80200 | K-Wire Cover (20 Each) |
| 81008 | Ring Connecting Screw |
| 81010 | Translation/Rotation Hinge |
| 81015 | Hinge Clamp |
| 81020 | Extension Plate |
| 81022A | Nuts And Washers, (20 Each) |
| 81023 | Slotted Washer (10 Each) |
| 81024 | 25 mm Bolt (10 Each) |
| 81025 | Counter Nuts |
| 81030 | Speed Wrench, 10 mm |
| 81031 | Open End Wrench, 10 mm |
| 81036 | 80 mm Threaded Bars (3 Each) |
| 81037 | 120 mm Threaded Bars (3 Each) |
| 81038 | 160 mm Threaded Bars (3 Each) |
| 81039 | 200 mm Threaded Bars (3 Each) |
| 81043 | Radiolucent Bar, 6 mm X 300 mm |
| 81048 | 300 mm Threaded Bars (3 Each) |
| 81049 | 400 mm Threaded Bars (3 Each) |
| 91017 | Universal Allen Wrench |
| 91039 | Supplementary Screw Holder Bar, Radiolucent |
| 81150 | Radiolucent 2/3 Ring, 150 mm Diameter |
| 81150P | Radiolucent 1/3 Ring, 150 mm Diameter |
| 81175 | Radiolucent 2/3 Ring, 175 mm Diameter |
| 81175P | Radiolucent 1/3 Ring, 175 mm Diameter |
| 81190 | Radiolucent 2/3 Ring, 190 mm Diameter |
| 81190P | Radiolucent 1/3 Ring, 190 mm Diameter |
| 450109 | Steri-Tray, Hybrid Instrument, Empty |
| 450109C | Sheffield Steri-Tray System |
| W1003 | Wire Cutter |
| W2200 | Olive Washer (4 Each) |
Also Available: |
|
| 81125 | RS Carbon Ring |
| 81125P | RS Carbon Ring |
| 81220 | 2/3 Carbon Fiber, 220 mm |
| 81220P | 1/3 Carbon Fiber, 220 mm |
Web Resources
- Case Study: Limb Reconstruction with the Sheffield Ring Fixator (Dr. M. Saleh)
- www.limblengthening.com
- www.limblength.com
- www.joshuakaye.com
- www.chicagofootandanklesurgery.com
- www.acfas.org
- www.llrs.org
- www.asami.org


