Product Description
A radiolucent distal radius fixator designed for fast application without compromising your surgical options. The complete system and all instruments are provided sterile kit packaged. Ball-joints allow superior maneuverability designed with a telescoping body and pin clamps for a lightweight, low profile frame with excellent biomechanics.
Indication
Distal radius fractures
Surgeon Benefits
- Lightweight, low profile frame for better patient acceptance
- Superior Biomechanics
- Conveniently packaged with instrumentation in a sterile kit
Surgeon Support Materials
* Protected PDF files: You will not be able to copy or print.
- Quick Reference Guide (PG10A_E0) (PDF 453KB)
- Quick Reference Guide (PG10B_E0) (PDF 638KB)
- Radiolucent Wrist Fixation System Sell Sheet (PBRLW_E0) (PDF 30KB)
Clinical References:
- 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 PubMed Abstract Full Text Article (PDF 1.2MB)
- Reduction techniques in distal radius fractures. Dee W, Klein W, Rieger H. Injury. 2000; 31 Suppl 1:48-55. PubMed Abstract Full Text Article (PDF 1.4MB)
- 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 Full Text Article (PDF 1.0MB)
- 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 Full Text Article (PDF 5.8MB)
- 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
- 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 AbstractExternal fixation of the wrist. D.Pennig and Th. Gausepohl, Injury, Vol. 27, N°1 pp. 1-15, 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
Patient Benefits
- Lightweight, low profile frame
Patient Support Materials
* Protected PDF files: You will not be able to copy or print.
- Quick Reference Guide (PG10A_E0) (PDF 453KB)
- Quick Reference Guide (PG10B_E0) (PDF 638KB)
- Radiolucent Wrist Fixation System Sell Sheet (PBRLW_E0) (PDF 30KB)
Part Reference Numbers
| Part No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 99-36000 | Basic Kit With C/D Unit and Wrench, Sterile |
| 99-36501 | Complete Kit With Self Drilling Pins, Sterile |
