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MatrixRIB

Stable fixation of normal and osteoporotic ribs

 

The Synthes MatrixRIB Fixation System consists of precontoured locking plates, locking screws, and intramedullary splints for the fixation and stabilization of ribs.

 

Although some rib fractures are treated with pain management and bracing, as well as endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation if necessary, some patients could benefit from surgical stabilization (osteosynthesis).

 

There are several potential benefits of surgical stabilization of rib fractures. These include reduced mortality and increased cost effectiveness due to a reduced duration of mechanical ventilation support, shortened ICU stays, and less complications.

Patients could also benefit from preserved pulmonary function, improved pain control, better clearance of secretions through efficient cough, minimized chest wall deformities resulting from trauma and shorter back to work time. 1, 2, 3, 4



Key Features & Benefits


–Plates are precontoured to fit an average rib shape, which minimizes intraoperative bending
–Intramedullary splints allow minimally invasive procedures
–Locking design for stable construct
–Low-profile 1.5 mm thick plates
–One screw diameter for use with all plates and splints

Indications

The Synthes MatrixRIB Fixation System is indicated for the fixation and stabilization of rib fractures, fusions and osteotomies of normal and osteoporotic bone.


For more info on this product, or our full product catalog, please contact your local Synthes Representative or visit the MatrixRIB website.


  1. Ahmed Z, Mohyuddin Z: “Management of flail chest injury: internal fixation versus endotracheal intubation and ventilation.”, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1995 Dec;110(6):1676-80
  2. Engel C, Krieg JC, Madey SM, Long WB, Bottlang M: ”Operative chest wall fixation with osteosynthesis plates.”, J Trauma. 2005 Jan;58(1):181-6
  3. Lardinois D, Krueger T, Dusmet M, Ghisleta N, Gugger M, Ris H: “Pulmonary function testing after operative stabilization of the chest wall for flail chest.”, Eur J Cardiothorac Surg, 20(3): 496-501, 2001
  4. Tanaka H, Yukioka T, Yamaguti Y, Shimizu S, Goto H, Matsuda H, Shimazaki S: “Surgical stabilization of internal pneumatic stabilization. A prospective randomized study of management of severe flail chest patients.”, J Trauma. 2002;52(4):727-32; discussion 32

 
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