The External Fixator is used for external fracture stabilization at extremities with soft tissue injuries

The Large External Fixator (rod diameter, 11 mm) is particularly suitable for the treatment of lower limbs, the Medium External Fixator (rod diameter, 8 mm) for upper limbs in adults and both upper and lower limbs in children and adults of small stature.

The Small External Fixator (rod diameter, 4 mm) is suitable for the stabilization of unstable distal radius fractures.

Key Features & Benefits

–	Clamps with clip-on self-holding mechanism
–	Color coded
–	Free-frame design, no limitations due to the assembly system
–	Magnetic resonance safe

Indications: Large External Fixator and Medium External Fixator

–	2nd- and 3rd-degree open fractures
–	Infected pseudoarthroses
–	Rapid, initial immobilization of soft tissue injuries and fractures in severely injured patients
–	Immobilization of closed fractures with severe soft tissue trauma (crushing of the soft tissue covering, burns, dermatological disorders)
–	Extensive shaft and periarticular fractures
–	Temporary joint-bridging immobilization in severe soft tissue and ligament injuries
–	Certain pelvic ring injuries and selected fractures in children
–	Arthrodeses and osteotomies

Indications Small External Fixator

–	Intra-articular
–	Extra-articular
–	Preliminary fixation before open reduction and internal fixation
–	Fracture with open and closed soft tissue injury
–	Multiple trauma (in terms of “damage controlled surgery” – injury-adapted care)

Contraindications

–	Patients who for social and physical reasons are not suitable for an external fixator
–	Patients in whom no screws can be inserted due to a bone or soft tissue disease

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