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
Anatomic head and neck for ideal distal placement
1 of 8PROTEAN® bending feature to adjust neck angle
2 of 8Plate notch for compression forceps
3 of 8Undercuts for saw blade clearance
4 of 8FREEFIX® slots accommodate both compression and locking screws at any position within the slot
5 of 8FREEFIX® slots accommodate both compression and locking screws at any position within the slot
6 of 8Guide rails to secure cutting guide
7 of 8Laser marking every 2mm to set osteotomy length
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Plate notch for compression forceps
1 of 7Oblique screw can be lagged using the AO principles of internal fixation
2 of 7Undercuts for saw blade clearance
3 of 7FREEFIX® slots accommodate both compression and locking screws at any position within the slot
4 of 7FREEFIX® slots accommodate both compression and locking screws at any position within the slot
5 of 7Laser marking every 2mm to set osteotomy length
6 of 7Guide rails to secure cutting guide
7 of 7Distal and proximal cutting guides allow blade access from either side of the plate
Distal Plate Guide
Transverse Cut
Distal Plate Guide
Oblique or Transverse Cuts
Streamlined procedure that maintains rotational stability
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 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.
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.
360º Construct Rotation (Distal)
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360º Construct Rotation (Proximal)
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