Product Overview
Growth steering with varus/valgus misalignments
For correcting axis misalignment (Genu varum/valgum) using hemi-epiphysiodesis. The flexible centre area of the anatomically shaped PediatrOS™ flex tack™ allows it to bend open in vivo in response to bone growth forces, helping steer paediatric and adolescent bone growth gently and precisely. The trapezoidal design of the PediatrOS™ FlexTack™ staple is closely aligned to the anatomy of the femur and tibia. Cannulated legs allow precise placement using K wires. This technological improvement on conventional implants for correcting varus/valgus misalignments provides excellent fluoroscopy times and can be implanted using minimally invasive techniques.
Technical data
• Trapezoidal design
• 3 sizes: 20 mm (blue), 25 mm (green) & 30 mm (purple)
• Serrated leg design
• Cannulated for 1.6 mm K wire.
Features
• First anatomically shaped titanium implant designed to correct leg length differences
• Flexible central area that bends open
• Shipped sterile
• Fast, minimally invasive surgery technology
• Ideal biomechanical alignment
• Low fluoroscopy times (35% reduction) compared to plate systems
• Alignment template ensures precise placement
• Easy to remove using 2.0 mm K wire with threaded tip
• ONE set of instruments for two indications: PediatrOS™ FlexTack™ and PediatrOS™ RigidTack™
• Immediate weight-bearing possible
Indications
• Staple implant for bone growth guidance in children by means of temporary hemi-epiphysiodesis to correct axis misalignment of the knee (genu varum/valgum, genurecurvatum/antecurvatum) of the hip (varus) of the ankle (varus/valgus, plantar flexion) of the elbow (varus/valgus) of the wrist (varus/valgus)
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