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5300-07
TOOLMED
Stainless Steel
1 Pcs
5-15 Days
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Product Description
Equipped with a precision hinge that can be perfectly centered on the elbow's rotational axis, allowing for joint movement without stressing the healing fracture.
Features specialized clamping blocks that provide a rigid connection to both the humerus (upper arm) and ulna (forearm), ensuring the joint space is maintained.
The frame allows for fine-tuned adjustment of the joint gap, which is essential for "ligamentotaxis" and preventing the joint surfaces from rubbing during the early healing phase.
The aircraft-grade aluminum construction ensures the frame is not cumbersome, allowing the patient to carry the arm more naturally during rehabilitation.
Specifically indicated for severe dislocations combined with fractures of the radial head or coronoid process. The provides the stability needed to keep the elbow in joint.
Indicated for fractures very close to the elbow joint. The fixator "spans" the joint to hold the bones in place, preventing the elbow from collapsing or tilting.
Indicated for patients who have lost movement in their elbow. The hinged design can be used to slowly stretch the joint and restore the range of motion through controlled exercises.
Indicated for cases where internal plates have caused infection. The provides stable support from the outside, allowing the joint to heal while the infection is treated.
| Product Name | Elbow Joint External Fixator |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Certificate | CE Certificate |
| Brand | TOOLMED |
| MOQ | 1 Pcs |
| OEM | Avaliable |
| Package | PE Inner Bag+Carton |
| Payment Method | T/T，Bank transfer, Western Union |
| Delivery Time | 5-15 Days |
| Shipping | DHL EMS UPS TNT FEDEX |
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The Elbow Joint External Fixator is a specialized metal frame that "bridges" your elbow joint after a major injury. The elbow is one of the most difficult joints to treat because it can get stiff very quickly if it isn't moved. The uses pins that go into the bone of your upper arm and your forearm, connected by a metal hinge on the outside. This hinge is special because it aligns with your elbow's natural center, allowing you to bend and straighten your arm while the frame keeps the joint stable and protects the healing bones and ligaments.
The primary application of the is for the dynamic stabilization of unstable elbow dislocations. It is applied to provide immediate support for distal humeral fractures where joint involvement is high. The fixator is utilize for the application of "hinged" motion to prevent joint contracture (stiffness) during the recovery period. In clinical practice, the application of the humeral and ulnar clamps is essential for maintaining the correct joint space. This system serves as a definitive application for managing post-traumatic elbow stiffness, allowing for gradual joint distraction and movement restoration in a controlled surgical environment.
A major advantage of the TOOLMED is its hinged axis design, which provides a significant advantage by allowing early movement, a critical advantage for avoiding permanent stiffness. The telescopic adjustment offers the critical advantage of precise joint decompression, a significant advantage for protecting delicate joint cartilage. The lightweight aluminum bars provide the advantage of making the large frame easier to carry, which is a key advantage for patient daily life. Furthermore, the modular clamping system provides the advantage of placing pins in the "safe zones," a critical advantage for protecting the radial and ulnar nerves.
Biomechanically, the is engineered to replicate the complex hinge-and-glide motion of the human elbow. It is biomechanically designed to maintain a consistent joint axis, ensuring that the pins and bars do not put abnormal stress on the humerus or ulna during flexion. By utilizing a rigid external bridge, the frame biomechanically neutralizes the pull of the triceps and biceps muscles, which would otherwise pull the joint out of alignment. This biomechanical stability is essential for allowing "protected motion," where the joint moves safely without risking a re-dislocation or fracture displacement.
The surgical technique begins with the surgeon identifying the anatomical axis of the elbow using a guide wire and X-ray. Two or three Schanz screws are inserted into the humerus and the ulna. The frame is then mounted, with the hinge carefully aligned with the guide wire. The surgeon performs a "reduction" to ensure the elbow is perfectly in place. The technique is finalized by locking the frame for the first few days of healing, and then unlocking the hinge later to start movement. This precise alignment technique is vital for ensuring the external hinge matches the patient's internal joint motion perfectly.
Postoperative care for the centers on "controlled motion" and pin-site hygiene. For the facility, it is critical to start a physical therapy program where the hinge is unlocked for several hours a day to allow for bending exercises. The facility must also supervise a strict daily cleaning routine for the pins in both the upper arm and forearm. Patients are taught how to check the hinge for any loose bolts. Regular X-rays are taken to ensure the elbow joint remains perfectly centered within the frame. Proper care ensures the fixator remains secure for the 6 to 10 weeks typically required for the elbow to become stable.
The TOOLMED Elbow Joint External Fixator is the ultimate solution for complex elbow trauma. By bridging the gap between rigid stability and functional movement, it ensures that even the most severe elbow injuries are held in perfect alignment, paving the way for a successful recovery and the preservation of natural arm flexibility and strength.
Your doctor will decide when it is safe, but it is often within the first week after surgery. The is specifically designed to let you move your elbow early, which is the best way to prevent the joint from getting permanently stiff.
While the frame looks large, it is made of very lightweight aluminum. You will likely use a sling at first, but as you get stronger, the frame will help support your arm so you can perform your physical therapy exercises more comfortably.
The hinge has locking bolts that are used to keep the arm still when you are resting or sleeping. If it feels stuck when it should be moving, check to see if the locking bolt is tightened too much. Never force the hinge; contact your doctor if you have concerns.
The pins around the elbow are in a very active area of skin. You must clean them daily with the solution your nurse provides and keep the area dry. Avoid wearing tight sleeves that might rub against the pin sites and cause irritation.
Removing the fixator is a very quick procedure. In many cases, it can be done in the clinic with just a little local numbing medicine. It usually takes less than 15 minutes, and most patients feel an immediate sense of relief once the weight of the frame is gone.
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