The modern External Fixator is a mechanical, frame-like structure assembled close to the skin, but outside the body. Bones or bone fragments are connected to the frame by steel or titanium connecting pins (Modified Steinmann's pins). Thus requiring adjustment at the frame to influence the position of the bone fragments.
The FIXUS System has been developed with a number of mechanical advancements while paying particular attention to proven osteotaxic principles and plain simplicity.
A bi lateral pin insertion is catered for in long bone applications, and a high degree of rigidity is guaranteed. Considerable weight reduction is achieved by the extensive use of aluminium and carbon fibre.
The refined pin clamping mechanisms allow for a bi lateral (V) form pin configurationresulting in an unsurpassed degree of flexibility for the surgeon when constructing the actual frame to fit the individual patient.
The resulting stress free fixator offers enhanced rigidity while allowing the use of small diameter pins and other component parts.
The
Fixus 22 (in phalangial applications) and the
Fixus 33 (in wrist applications) cater for the addition of a Dynamic Flexion Device, which allows a controlled, dynamic joint movement during the period of actual splinting.
While assuring stability at the fracture site, an adjustable and natural degree of poliaxial joint movement is possible.
The system is unique to Fixus and greatly assists in the avoidance of post treatment joint stiffness while stimulating blood circulation in the affected area during fixation.
Particular attention has been paid to rigidity, simplicity and weight reduction.
The long axial stabilising rods are of radio-translucent carbon and the hightly flexible clamping mechanisms are of leightweight aluminium, secured by steel bolts.
Only one tool is required for any given construction and all systems remain very easy to assemble or adjust.
