Product Overview
ANATOMICAL SITE: Wrist
PROCEDURE: Fractures, Deformity Correction
Product Description
For more that one in the distal radius fractures. The Pennig II Wrist Fixator is a highly stable, lightweight fixator for distal radius fractures, with double ball-joints that allow fracture reduction in all planes with the fixator applied.
Features & Benefits
The wrist joint can be mobilized without displacement of fracture fragments. Extra-Articular applications allow unrestricted motion from day one and improved patient function during treatment with preserved volar tilt.
Physician Benefits
• Cam design indicates locking position
• Strong double ball-joint matched to radial carpal anatomy for easy fracture reduction in all planes and for early mobilization of wrist joint if desired
• Double-ball joint design for ease of reduction
• Allows visualization of fracture at reduction and follow up
• Radiolucent extra-articular module for fracture visualization
• Ulna outrigger for ulnar instability
• Variable pin placement in the distal fragment
Patient Benefits
• Low profile design
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Instructions for Use: OrthoFix Bone Screws
Surgical Technique: Trans-Articular Application
