Inion FreedomScrew™ - Bioabsorbable Screw
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Biodegradable Fixation System Inion FreedomScrew™ Syndesmosis Repair

Inion FreedomScrew™ for Syndesmosis Repair Inion FreedomScrew™ is a strong and versatile arthrodesis or bone grafts (i.e., autografts or resorbable screw for orthopaedic fixations. Because allografts) in the presence of appropriate additional of its unique manufacturing method and intelligent immobilization (e.g., rigid fixation implants, cast or technical properties, Inion FreedomScrew™ offers many clear benefits for the operating surgeon who In addition, the Inion FreedomScrew™ 3.5/4.0/4.5 appreciates implants that are reliable, modifiable, and mm products are specifically intended for...

Inion FreedomScrew™ for Syndesmosis Repair healing (with additional external immobilization). After removal of external immobilization, the screw will start weakening due to the progressive Kaukonen JP, Lamberg T, Korkala O, Pajarinen J. load to the bone approximately 6–10 weeks Fixation of syndesmotic ruptures in 38 patients with postoperatively, and will eventually break under full a malleolar fracture: a randomized study comparing a load bearing and thereafter allow normal motion of metallic and a bioabsorbable screw. J Orthop Trauma Inion FreedomScrew™ products do not have to be...

Surgical Technique 1. Drill the K-wire (IFS-9043) through all four cortices of fibula and tibia. The Drill sleeve (IFS9024) can be used to protect surrounding soft tissues during drilling. Use irrigation. Leave the K-wire in place. An X-ray check of the location of the K-wire is recommended. 2. Measure the drill hole depth using the Depth gauge (IFS-9042) over the K-wire. The hole depth can be read from the Depth gauge utilizing the marking on the K-wire. 3. Drill through all four cortices over the K-wire using the cannulated Drill bit (IFS-4003) attached to a slow-speed drill. Use the...

Surgical Technique 5. Mark the desired length measured from the tip of the screw (i.e. the length of the drill hole) on the screw shaft (OSC-4090) with a sterile marker. 6. Attach the Screwdriver shaft (IFS-9002) to the Handle, and then slide the Holding sleeve (IFS9012) over the shaft, and connect the sleeve with the insertion adapter of the screw by sliding the sleeve towards the screw. 7. Insert the cannulated screw into the drill hole over the K-wire until the mark on the screw shaft reaches the bone/plate surface. 8. Remove the K-wire and detach the metallic insertion adapter from the...

Ordering Information Inion FreedomScrew™ 4.0 x 90 mm, cannulated Depth gauge, large, for 2.7–4.5 mm screws Small handle, cannulated Large handle, cannulated Screwdriver shaft, hex 3.5 mm, cannulated Holding sleeve, large

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