compression device new Nitinol memory shape
staple looks like one
but it has compression properties
humerus - clavicle - distal radius -
temporary reduction of IT fracture
staple looks like one
but it has compression properties
humerus - clavicle - distal radius -
temporary reduction of IT fracture
- nickel titanium naval ordinance lab = nitinol
- "proprietary heat treatment process sets the austenite transition temperature just below body temperature."
- is there nickle allergy ?
- is there problem of two metals interacting ?
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- The ProFx table is specifically designed to enhance reduction and fixation of acetabular and pelvic fractures. Surgical reduction of these injuries remains a formidable challenge. Benefits of the table can be an easier reduction, making closed reduction possible, making open reduction possible through a lesser approach, and making the most difficult reductions possible at all. The narrow contact area the table makes with the pelvic area also enhances access.
- For acetabular fractures, the patient is positioned prone for the Kocher-Langenbeck, supine for the ilioinguinal, and lateral for the Extended Iliofemoral Approaches. The table and specific positioning enhances surgical exposure, aids reduction and helps protect the sciatic nerve from stretch injury. The capabilities of the KL and II approaches are maximized and the necessity to utilize 2 approaches or the EIF is minimized.
- For pelvic fractures, the table enhances exposure, and aids reduction. The most difficult fracture types are associated with a cranial (vertical) migration of the hemi pelvis. Distal traction applied with the table can be very effective in correcting cranial displacement.
- However, anterior ring injuries (ramus fracture, symphysis dislocation) can be further displaced if the table perineal post is used as counter traction.
- Table-skeletal fixation to the uninjured side provides the necessary stabilizer (counter traction) against the opposite injured side traction without the disadvantage of the perineal post.
- If the injury is easily reduced, the counter traction of the patient’s weight may be adequate with the table positioned in maximum trendelenberg.
- problem of perineal post
- pin in sub -trochanter and pin in posterior spine anchored to table