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Product Description

• Controlled movement about the axis of rotation of the elbow joint
• Minimally invasive and rapidly applied
• Early flexion and extension
• Facility for gradual extension or flexion where required
• Immediate Pronation and Supination
• Well tolerated by the patient

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Surgeon Support Materials

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• Quick Reference Guide(PG_13A_E0):
  The Elbow Fixator - Part A: Acute Trauma (PDF 337KB)
• Quick Reference Guide(PG_13B_E0.pdf):
  The Elbow Fixator - Part B: Post-Traumatic Stiffness (PDF 788KB)

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Clinical References:

• Pennig D.,Gausepohl T., Mader K.:"Transarticular Fixation with the Capacity for Motion in Fracture Disclocations of the Elbow". Injury. 2000; 31 Suppl. 1:35-4. PubMed Abstract
• Pennig D. , Gausepohl T.: "Fractures, Fracture Disclocations and Stiffness of the Elbow: The Elbow Fixator" Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics, G. De Bastiani et al., Springer 2000, Ch. 14:127-144.
• Ruch D.S., Triepel C.T.: "Hinged Elbow Fixation for Recurrent Instability Following Fracture Dislocation" Injury, 32 (2001) Suppl. 4, S-D-70-S-D-78.PubMed Abstract

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