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External Fixation Devices (Systems)

An external fixation device is an orthopedic construction that provides stable fixation of bone fragments without placing the main structural elements inside the fracture zone. A rod-based (monolateral) external fixator consists of three basic components: a load-bearing bar, bone rods (Schanz screws), and bar-to-rod clamps that connect the rods to the bar and allow precise adjustment of fragment position.

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Thanks to quick assembly and minimal invasiveness, rod-based external fixators are widely used in trauma surgery — primarily for open fractures, gunshot wounds, and polytrauma, as well as the first stage of treatment under the damage control principle, when fast and reliable fracture stabilization is needed before definitive osteosynthesis.

Construction

Device Components

Load-bearing bar of the external fixator

Bar

The load-bearing element of the construction that takes on the mechanical load and holds the system in the required position. Made of high-strength materials that provide rigid fixation with low overall weight.

Rods (Schanz Screws)

Inserted into the bone above and below the fracture line, serving as the anchor points of the entire system. The threaded portion is securely fixed in the bone, while the smooth portion connects to the bar.

Bar-to-Rod Clamps

Connection units that rigidly join the rods to the bar. The clamp design allows the angle and position of the rods to be adjusted during assembly and reduction, and once tightened, provides stable fixation for the entire treatment period.

Specifications

Most Popular Sizes

This size range covers most clinical situations involving long bone fractures — from the forearm and humerus to the femur and tibia. Other sizes are also available on request — please contact our manager for availability.

Bone Rods

Diameter5 mm
Length120 mm
Length150 mm
Length200 mm

Bar

Diameter12 mm
Length350 mm
Length400 mm
Length500 mm

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System in Detail

Fully assembled external fixation system

Benefits

Advantages of Rod-Based External Fixators

Fast Assembly

Fracture stabilization takes minimal operating time, which is critical in polytrauma and severe patient conditions.

Minimal Soft Tissue Trauma

The device is installed through small skin punctures.

Adjustability

The position of bone fragments can be corrected after assembly without repeat surgery.

Wound Access

The construction does not cover the injury zone, allowing dressings and soft tissue treatment in open fractures.

Modularity

A single set of components can be assembled into a configuration tailored to a specific fracture.

Clinical Use

Indications for Use

Open fractures of type II–III
Gunshot and blast injuries of the extremities
Polytrauma (temporary stabilization under the damage control principle)
Fractures with extensive soft tissue damage
Infected fractures and nonunions
Temporary fixation before definitive osteosynthesis with a plate or intramedullary nail