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Synthes Hybrid Fixator Technique Manual

Synthes Hybrid Fixator Technique Manual

Distal tibia frame

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Technique Guide
Hybrid Fixator — Distal Tibia Frame.
Using rings with clamps.
Part of the
External
Fixation
System

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  • Page 1 Hybrid Fixator — Distal Tibia Frame. Using rings with clamps. Technique Guide Part of the External Fixation System...
  • Page 2 Insert Schanz screw into distal fragment Insert through wire/pin clamp. Note: A third wire can be inserted if the fracture pattern does not permit Schanz screw placement. 4, 5 Synthes Synthes Hybrid Fixator— Distal Tibia Frame Technique Guide...
  • Page 3 Add second rod Connect ring-to-rod clamp and large combination clamp. Add carbon fiber rod. Note: Operating instructions for the Wire Tensioner (393.742) can be found in Wire Tensioners for Hybrid Fixator (The AO ASIF Hybrid Fixator Technique Guide). Synthes Synthes...
  • Page 4 Schanz screws, stainless steel non – self-drilling Schanz screws and titanium self-drilling Schanz screws may also be used. Although some components are MR Conditional, the standard hybrid frame is not safe to be utilized in an MR environment. Synthes Hybrid Fixator— Distal Tibia Frame Technique Guide...
  • Page 5 3/4 Ring allow two finger breadths of soft tissue clearance) 394.8x 11.0 mm Carbon Fiber Rod 392.18 Protective Cap, for 1.8 mm and 2.0 mm wires 394.97 Protective Cap, for 11.0 mm rods 394.99x Protective Cap, for Fixation Pins Synthes...
  • Page 6 – Place wires within the distal fragment and proximal to interfragmentary screws (Figure 2). Wire Figure 2 1. F.J. Kummer. “Biomechanics of the Ilizarov External Fixator.” Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 1992;280. 11–14. Synthes Hybrid Fixator— Distal Tibia Frame Technique Guide...
  • Page 7 When the soft tissues are stable, definitive fixation with a hybrid fixator will follow. – Apply distraction, if required. The Large Distractor (394.35) may be placed across the ankle joint to provide ligamento- taxis and to aid in fracture reduction.
  • Page 8 The wire/pin connection provides up to 15 mm of excursion for versatile wire or pin placement. Pull vise plates apart with thumb and fingers. Hook top vise plate over ring and release. Synthes Hybrid Fixator— Distal Tibia Frame Technique Guide...
  • Page 9 J.T. Watson, D.E. Karges, K.E. Cramer, and B.R. Moed. “Analysis of Failure of Hybrid Fixation Techniques for the Treatment of Distal Tibial Pilon Fractures.” paper #60, Orthopaedic Trauma Association 16th Annual Meeting, October 12 –14, 2000. San Antonio, TX. Synthes...
  • Page 10 Sterilization.htm or to the below listed inserts, which will be included in the shipping container: – Processing Synthes Reusable Medical Devices—Instruments, Instrument Trays and Graphic Cases—DJ1305 – Processing Non-sterile Synthes Implants—DJ1304 Synthes Hybrid Fixator— Distal Tibia Frame Technique Guide...
  • Page 11: Also Available

    494.782–.788 5.0 mm, 100 mm – 250 mm 494.792–.798 6.0 mm, 100 mm – 250 mm Instruments Drive Adaptors with quick coupling 393.101 For 4.0 mm Schanz Screws 393.102 For 4.5 mm Schanz Screws 393.104 For 6.0 mm Schanz Screws 393.105 Small Universal Chuck with T-Handle Synthes...
  • Page 12 To order: (800) 523-0322 To order: (800) 668-1119 Fax: (610) 251-9056 Fax: (905) 567-3185 www.synthes.com © 2001 Synthes, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Synthes is a trademark of Synthes, Inc. or its affiliates. Printed in U.S.A. 1/11 J3417-G...