UniX Rail Fixator System
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Rail Fixator System

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Introduction The UniX Rail Fixator System is a modular unilateral external fixator designed for the gradual and acute correction of angular and translational deformities. limb length inequality, and bone transport. The system’s modularity and flexibility is improved and supported with other components of the UniX Fixator Family and the Smart Correction ComputerAssisted Circular Hexapod External Fixator. The interchangeability of components from these systems provide one of the most comprehensive solutions available for unilateral 06 Surgical Technique 09 Dynamization Component Unix Rail...

UniXTM Rail Fixator System Product Features Adult & Pediatric Rail Fixator System System Components Translation Clamp Double Distractor Connection Clamp Allows to connect two Gradual Distractor for bifocal applications Offers up to 20mm of medial/lateral translation (±10mm from neutral) Allows extensive lengthening where translation is common during varus deformity correction Provides translation in the plane of the bone screws Gradual Angular Correction Clamp Angular Adjustment Clamp Allows for incremental angular corrections up to 50° (±25° from neutral) Clamp offers four equidistant bone...

UniXTM Rail Fixator System Product Features Adult & Pediatric Rail Fixator System Dynamization Component Hybrid Components Ring Adapter Variable Micro-motion Stimulates Bone Regeneration • Bone Screws Tapered Screws allow better bone purchase Trocar or Blunt Point Screws offer fast or drill first application HA Coated Screws are suggested for better bone integration in long term applications All type of screws are available in titanium or stainless steel Ring adapter allows for direct adaptation to circular and/or foot rings 1/3 Ring with Advanced Screw Clamp is utilized to achieve versatile...

UniXTM Rail Fixator System Product Features Adult & Pediatric Rail Fixator System Advanced Screw and Advanced Wire Clamps Allows desired positioning (0-3cm adjustable height, 2 planes of angulation over the ring) Advanced wire clamp secures 1.6mm, 1.8mm and/or 2.0mm diameter wires Advanced screw clamp secures 4.5 & 6mm screw shaft Titanium material Helps to follow screw first method Easylock Screw Clamp 1 hole to 5 holes lenght options are available Secures a 6mm screw with a single bolt Stronger fixation over the bone Easier to use than a rancho cube Very low profile design Customer choice: •...

UniXTM Rail Fixator System Indications And Deformity Planning Adult & Pediatric Rail Fixator System Indications The UniX Rail Fixator System is a unilateral fixation device intended for use in; • Orthopaedic reconstructive procedures including limb lengthening • Corrective osteotomies • Arthrodesis • Fracture fixation • Acute or gradual multiplanar correction • Other bone conditions amenable to treatment with external fixation Deformity Planning All data obtained via clinical examination and radiographic images should be carefully evaluated as part of the surgical planning. Deformity...

UniXTM Rail Fixator System Surgical Technique Adult & Pediatric Rail Fixator System bone screw. This approach will help to ensure that all of the remaining bone screws are aligned correctly. In cases where a deformity exists, it is recommended that the first screw(s) is inserted perpendicular to the segment where the deformity exists and parallel to the adjacent joint. Surgical Technique The following technique will describe the standard application of the UniX Rail Fixator System for a straight lengthening procedure of the femur. Single level lengthening can be achieved using the UniX Rail...

UniXTM Rail Fixator System Surgical Technique Adult & Pediatric Rail Fixator System Once the screw site is selected, hold the drill guide in the non-dominant hand and use gentle pressure to maintain contact between the soft tissue guide and the cortex of the bone while marking the bone with the trocar, prior to drilling. Insert the appropriate drill guide into the soft tissue guide. The bone screw wrench is now removed and the bone screw clamp can now be applied to the patient using the first bone screw in place as a reference point. The appropriate rail size and clamps should be applied to...

UniXTM Rail Fixator System Surgical Technique Adult & Pediatric Rail Fixator System Once the bone screws have been inserted and the frame has been assembled, the corticotomy incision is made according to surgeon preference. This may be via pre-drilling with a 3.2mm drill bit and corticotomy with a small osteotome, or gigli saw. Care should be taken to avoid damaging neurovascular structures as well as breaking off any small fragments of bone. The soft tissue guide and drill guide can be locked into the most distal seat of the proximal screw clamp. This will ensure proper positioning of the...

UniXTM Rail Fixator System Dynamization Component Adult & Pediatric Rail Fixator System The UniX Rail Gradual Distractor Unit is then attached to the bone screw clamps using the 5mm wrench. With one clamp definitively locked to the rail and the lengthening clamp loose, the frame is distracted to ensure completeness of the corticotomy. Application of the Rail Dynamization Component 1. Rail Dynamization Component The rail dynamization component comes in two pieces, a rail locking bolt (identical to the rail locking bolt used for the rail bone screw clamps), and the dynamization component. The...

UniXTM Rail Fixator System Dynamization Component Adult & Pediatric Rail Fixator System dynamization component must be flush against the proximal end of the distal bone screw clamp. 4. Securing The Dynamization Component Upon reaching satisfactory placement, now replace the locking bolt into the back of the dynamization component, as you would for any bone screw clamp.. Before tightening the locking bolt, check to make sure that the 2mm lip is flush against the appropriate side of the bone screw clamp. Correct placement of dynamization unit to prevent potential shortening or collapse 3.1....