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Product Description

The PORD Posterior Reduction Device is used to correct posterior sagging of the fracture and to maintain the reduction during fixation. The PORD device is compatible with most standard fracture tables and is placed beneath the patient’s hip or femur. The equipment design enables the fracture site to be supported without obstruction to the C-arm of the Image Intensifier. The limb support has a radiolucent ledge and an integral screw jack for raising or lowering.

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Indication

Reduction of posterior fracture sagging

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Physician Benefits

• Simple, fast and accurate reduction of posterior fracture sagging
• Radiolucent support
• Maintains reduction during fracture fixation
• No obstruction of C-arm
• Compatible with most fracture tables

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Physician Support Materials

• Brochure: PORD Device - Posterior Reduction Device for Hip and Femoral Fractures
• Manual: PORD User Manual

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Clinical References:

• Percutaneous compression plating for intertrochanteric hip fractures: Treatment rational. Y. Gotfried M.D M.S. Orthopeadics, June 2002, Vol 25, No. 6 (Reprints available on request)
• Percutaneous compression plating of intertrochanteric hip fractures. Journal of Orthopedic Trauma, 2000, 14 (17), pp. 490-495 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Reprints available on request)

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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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