Product Description

The MiniRail system is a stable solution for fractures and for lengthening of small bones.

The Rail Fixator is indicated for foot and hand lengthening in adults and for pediatric forearm lengthening. The system allows precise, controlled compression / distraction and early weight bearing.

The Articulated MiniRail Fixator is hinged to allow adjustment in a horizontal or vertical access and is used for comminuted intra-articular fractures, joint stiffness, or arthrodesis of the foot or hand. The hinge system allows range of motion at the joint during treatment.

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Indication
  • Metacarpal and metatarsal lengthening
  • Calcaneal lengthening
  • Pediatric forearm lengthening
  • Metacarpal, metatarsal and phalangeal lengthening
  • Joint arthrodesis
  • Joint stiffness; Comminuted intra-articular fractures
  • Soft tissue correction in patients with neurological disorders (e.g. cerebral palsy)
  • Arthrodesis of the 1st carpo-metacarpal joint following soft tissue correction
  • Complex Upper Extremity Deformities
  • Hand Contractures
  • Wrist Contractures
  • Indicated for Pediatrics through Adult

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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

My daughter had a MiniRail Fixator put on her foot and she has done wonderful!!! In just 5 shorts weeks, her toe has been lengthened to the right length, and in just 3 more weeks the fixator comes off. Again, thank you so much.
Lynn and Tracy

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Web Resources
  1. www.limblengthening.com
  2. www.limblength.com
  3. www.acfas.org
  4. www.llrs.org/
  5. www.asami.org/
  6. Chicago Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction Center

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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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