Trauma

Fractures of ribs and sternum

SO EASY! SO STABLE! Costal fractures and sternal fractures are frequent injuries in the case of blunt thoracic traumas that occur as a result of external violence.

Serial rib fracture / single rib fracture

Rib series, single and comminuted fracture

Sternal fracture

Blunt trauma to the chest usually occurs in the case of traffic accidents, falls from a considerable height, occupational accidents, household accidents, during sporting activities or due to targeted physical violence. Patients usually suffer from severe pain and, as a result, consciously avoid breathing in deeply, coughing and movements that intensify the pain.

Surgical stabilization of costal and sternal fractures can reduce pain and tends to speed up patient mobilization.

Stabilization normally leads to rapid, complication-free orthotopic healing of the rib and sternum since the Titanium clips fix the fracture fragments in place in their anatomical position and help to reduce pain considerably.

Descriptive visuals

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Application

Application of 3D rib clips

3D rib clip with 6 segments: for fractures that are at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the rib.
3D rib clip with 9 segments: for oblique fractures.
3D rib clip with 13 segments: for comminuted fractures, spiral fractures, very oblique fractures.

CAUTION: Avoid cutting the 3D rib clips with 6, 9, 13 segments to size by removing one or more clip segments because it would then not be possible to ensure stable fixation.

Application of implant bridges

Implant bridge for comminuted fractures or defects where fusion of the bone fragments is not possible on account of distance or missing fragments (reconstruction).
an implant bridge comprises of two Titanium rib clips and one Titanium connecting bar
after precise positioning and alignment of the Titanium rib clips the Titanium connecting bar is shortened to the particular length and introduced to the connectors of the Titanium rib clips
the Titanium rib clips are fixed in place on the rib
the Titanium connecting bar is crimped onto the connectors of the Titanium rib clips

Application of sternum clips

Transverse fractures, oblique fractures and multi-fragment fractures of the sternal body require use of 3 clip segments in order to ensure secure stabilisation.

Titanium sternal double-clips are recommended solely for the management of „Angle of Louis“ fractures.

The clip segments of the sternal clip grip the sternum by applying the clip segments in the intercostal spaces. The rombus-shaped centre bar, which connects the clip segments to one another, dissipates compressive forces and tensile forces of the sternum via the clip segments.

Advantages

Technical advantages:

The Titanium 3D rib clip and the sternal clip are one item so time-consuming intraoperative configuration is eliminated
Three-dimensional formability of the Titanium clips, axial torquing and / or horizontal bending for precision adaptation to the anatomical situation
Functionally stable, flexible costal and sternal osteosynthesis, no rigid fixation
Only one pair of fixation pliers is required to affix the Titanium 3D rib clip

Clinical benefits

Shortened intensive care, e.g. artificial ventilation
Shortened clinic stay
Low complication rate
Rapid pain control and pain reduction
Good long-term outcomes

Prevention of dysfunctions and complications

Prevention of pain-induced breathing restrictions
The surgical procedure can prevent lung dysfunctions and their consequences
Shortened intensive treatment due to early stabilization
No damage to the neurovascular vascular bundle

Immediate and complete stability

The supplied rib is immediately functionally stable and not rigidly fixed
The flexibility of the implant does not limit the natural postoperative movement
Rapid healing (osteosynthesis)
All implants are made of pure titanium
Interference-free imaging in X-rays, CT and MR

Product catalog and information

Product catalog

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