Small Tubular External Fixator ⌀5/6 mm System
The Small Tubular External Fixator 5/6 mm System is a compact and high-precision external fixation solution. It is designed for fractures in small to medium bones such as the forearm, wrist, hand, and pediatric long bones. The system provides optimized surgical access with low-profile hardware.
It offers reliable stability and consistent performance. This design sets a benchmark in mini-fragment external fixation.
Key Features & Advantages
- 5/6 mm Diameter Rods: These rods fit smaller anatomy and delicate fractures. They provide a lightweight frame with strong mechanical stability.
- Versatile Material Options: Rods are available in aluminium or carbon-composite. These materials offer balanced strength, weight, and imaging clarity.
- Modular Clamping Architecture: The system works with multiple clamp types. It allows customized frames in tight anatomical areas.
- Compatible with Smaller Schanz Screws: The fixator supports 3–4 mm and 5–6 mm Schanz screws. This ensures precise pin placement in small bone segments.
- Optimized for Compact Frames: Shorter rods enable tighter frame geometry. This makes the system ideal for upper-limb and pediatric fractures.
- Efficient Surgical Workflow: The modular design allows fast assembly and adjustments.It supports both temporary and definitive fixation.
Clinical Applications
- Upper Extremity Fractures: Ideal for distal radius, forearm, humeral shaft, elbow and hand fractures where a slim external fixator is required.
- Paediatric Trauma: Appropriate for children’s bone dimensions, offering effective fixation with minimal hardware burden and improved comfort.
- Wrist & Small Bone Fixation: Suited for carpal, metacarpal, and other small-bone injuries. Where conventional large external frames would be impractical.
- Polytrauma/Temporary Fixation: In multi-trauma settings, this system allows expedient external stabilisation in anatomical regions unsuitable for large frames, permitting early mobilisation or definitive treatment.
- Infection/Non-union Management: The external nature supports fracture stabilization in settings where internal fixation is contraindicated or when soft-tissue conditions require minimal implant bulk.
Benefits for Surgeons & Patients
- Minimal Hardware Footprint: The compact rod diameter and modular clamps reduce bulk. facilitating better wound access, patient comfort and easier post-operative care.
- High Precision in Small Anatomy: Designed specifically for smaller bone segments, the system allows finer control and tailored fixation where larger systems may be over-engineered.
- Improved Imaging & Soft-Tissue Access: Lightweight rods and low profile clamps help with radiographic follow-up. And maintain soft-tissue clearance, which is particularly important in hand/forearm or paediatric injuries.
- Flexible Treatment Options: Whether used as a temporary external stabiliser (in damage-control scenarios). Or as a definitive option in smaller bones, the system offers surgical adaptability.
- Faster Setup, Better Workflow: The modular design streamlines intraoperative assembly and post-operative adjustment—saving time while maintaining stability.
| Component | Dimension and Features |
|---|---|
| Rod Diameter | 5 mm or 6 mm (small-fragment size) |
| Rod Material | Aluminium or Carbon-fiber composite |
| Schanz Screw Compatibility | Smaller diameters (3–4 mm) up to 5–6 mm depending on bone size |
| Clamps & Connectors | Pin-to-rod clamps, rod-to-rod connectors, multi-pin clamps for compact configurations |
| Application Scope | Forearm, wrist, hand, small long bones, paediatric anatomy |
