FREEFIX® Ulnar Shortening System

The freedom to perform a distal or proximal osteotomy based on clinical need

Shortening options to address specific pathology

 

Distal Osteotomy

Metaphyseal location facilitates healing and maintains normal distal interosseous ligament tension

Proximal Osteotomy

Increases tension on distal interosseous ligament to enhance DRUJ stability

Plate features

FREEFIX USS 1
FREEFIX USS 2

Distal and proximal cutting guides allow blade access from either side of the plate

Distal Plate Guide

Transverse Cut

Cutting Guide Distal Left Right

Proximal Plate Guides

Oblique or Transverse Cuts

Cutting Guide Proximal Left Right
Cutting Guide Oblique Left Right

Streamlined procedure that maintains rotational stability

Apply the plate to the bone with the proximal screws in the most proximal slot position.

Apply the plate to the bone with the proximal screws in the most proximal slot position.

Slide the cutting guide to the most distal position and secure with a k-wire(s). Perform the first cut.

Slide the cutting guide to the most distal position and secure with a k-wire(s). Perform the first cut.

Slide the cutting guide proximally to the desired shortening length and resecure with a k-wire(s). Perform the second cut and remove the cutting guide.

Slide the cutting guide proximally to the desired shortening length and resecure with a k-wire(s). Perform the second cut and remove the cutting guide.

Remove the bone wedge, loosen the slot screws and compress the fragments using the compression forceps.

Remove the bone wedge, loosen the slot screws and compress the fragments using the compression forceps.

Retighten the most distal slot screw while maintaining compression with the forceps.

Retighten the most distal slot screw while maintaining compression with the forceps.

Remove the compression forceps, retighten the proximal slot screw and place the final screw in the most proximal hole.

Remove the compression forceps, retighten the proximal slot screw and place the final screw in the most proximal hole.

360º Construct Rotation (Distal)

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360º Construct Rotation (Proximal)

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