Product Description

The LRS uses callus distraction to lengthen bone in a variety of procedures. It can be used in monofocal lengthenings and corrections of deformity. Its multifocal procedures include bone transport, simultaneous compression and distraction at different sites, bifocal lengthening and correction of deformities with shortening.

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Indication

Limb reconstruction and lengthening due to fresh fracture, nonunion with major soft tissue defect, and bone loss with shortening.

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Physician Benefits
  • Highly stable
  • Short learning curve
  • Bone formation through gradual callus distraction
  • Monolateral design for easier and quicker application, especially in the femur
  • Versatile with modular accessories
  • Simple conversion from rigid to dynamic mode to enhance callus formation

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Physician Support Materials

*Proper surgical procedure is the responsibility of the medical professional. Operative techniques are furnished as an informative guideline. Each surgeon must evaluate the appropriateness of a technique based on his or her personal medical credentials and experience. Please refer the the "Instructions for Use" supplied with the product for specific information on indications for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse reaction information and sterilization.

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Patient Support Materials

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Testimonials

Your devices are amazing! I have seen them perform miracles on my daughter. I cannot thank your company enough. We are blessed to find the best doctors and use the best equipment. Thank you, thank you!
Irene Ferranti, parent of Hybrid Sheffield/LRS Fixator and eight-Plate Guided Growth patient of Dr. Dror Paley and Dr. Shawn Standard, Tappan, New York

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Web Resources
  1. www.limblengthening.com
  2. www.limblength.com
  3. www.llrs.org/
  4. www.asami.org/

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Contraindications

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Footnotes
Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Refer to the instructions for use supplied with product for specific information on indications for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse reaction information, and sterilization.

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