GLOBAL
INTERMED USA
Howmedica Mini-Frame External
Fixation Set
External
Fixation devices were first developed by the Russians in the former Soviet
Union. The fixation hardware and techniques were designed to lengthen the
long bones of the upper and lower extremities that were shortened as a
result of congenital abnormalities. It also proved to be invaluable as a
means to maintain bone length while treating trauma cases, osteomyelitis and
during the healing phase following malignant osseous resections. In
addition, external fixation enables surgeons to treat non-union and
comminuted fractures without having to perform concurrent open reduction
procedures that could cause or contribute to post-operative vascular
embarrassment in many cases.
Although the first hardware sets were designed and
manufactured for use in treating the long bones of the upper & lower
extremities, mini external fixation sets were soon created after to treat osseous
conditions in the hands and the feet. One of the biggest advantages in using
external fixation devices and techniques is that the frames can be adjusted
in a segmented fashion to introduce opposing force loads to the long axis of
the treated bone. This applied tension in turn can increase the length of
the bone by way of adaptive healing. Restated, the surgeon can lengthen a
bone over time by increasing the tension periodically during the healing
phase until he is satisfied that an acceptable length has been attained.
In most instances, it is good to employ an external fixation set with a
fluoroscope at the time of surgery to insure proper placement and alignment
of the pins and bone fragments. Follow up adjustments and healing
progression can be documented during the post-op phase with traditional
radiographs. Depending on where the pins and frame are located, it is also
possible in many cases to have the patient undergo physical therapy to
restore function while the affected bone length and apposition are
maintained by the frame and pins.
We currently have
a Howmedica Min-Frame, Components, Instruments and Pin Case Set in stock.
The Frame and Rod Components, Drills and Taps are located in the
top tray
with inserts to hold them in place during sterilization. The rest of the
Instruments are located in a bottom along with additional hardware. The
entire set is contained in a high grade SS case that keeps the instruments
and components organized and makes the set easy to wrap and autoclave. The
entire unit will be sold complete so that the surgeon will be able to start
using it immediately. Further
information can be provided by calling our office at 440.333.0007. Be sure
to ask for Mark or Sue and let us know how we can help.
Global Intermed
19876 Henry Rd.
Fairview Park, OH 44126
Tel: 440.333.0007
Fax: 440.333.4902
parkhaven@hotmail.com
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