FusionFrame™ Circular Fixator - GLW Medical Innovation

Circular Fixator

The FusionFrame Ring Lock System is the updated Ilizarov Method circular external fixation apparatus, specifically engineered to address the extensive requirements of foot and ankle specialists.

The FusionFrame Ring Lock System is the updated Ilizarov Method circular external fixation apparatus, specifically engineered to address the extensive requirements of foot and ankle specialists. Briefly described, the FusionFrame provides a weight-bearing scaffold that permits post-operative adjustments and, in most cases, allows patients to remain mobile throughout the course of treatment. Its design ensures axial and circumferential stability, streamlined preassembly, minimally invasive application, system versatility and procedural efficiency.

The FusionFrame consists of externally mounted Rings and ancillary components that are interconnected with Rods. The construct is attached to the bone with a combination of percutaneously applied tensioned Wires and / or Half-Pins. The system provides the ability to customize frames specific to patient needs, from static frames through complex foot & ankle deformities.

Applications

Charcot-Neuroarthropathy also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy or peroneal muscular atrophy, consists of a group of disorders that affect peripheral nerves. This disease often leads to deformities such as drop foot, hammertoes, and a collapse of the arch and joints in the foot. FusionFrame is designed as an orthopedic solution to treat these deformities, as a definitive solution during the often months-long recovery period.

Flap

In basic terms, a flap is a portion of tissue that can be dissected, elevated, and inset into a non-anatomic position as a consequence of its vascular supply and outflow. FusionFrame can be used to hold bony structures at desired lengths and positions allowing for the transplant of the flap and left in place until the flap has integrated and/or removed at the surgeons discretion.

Wound Care

Open wounds or sores often resulting from diabetes can be treated using FusionFrame as a way to protect the site and prevent weight bearing while graft or other means of treatment are pursued.

Ankle Trauma

In many cases where using external fixation to hold ankle fractures in place is required, the external fixator stabilizes the ankle until a second surgery for Open Reduction Internal fixation (ORIF) consisting of locking plates and screws is used. FusionFrame is designed to be the primary, definitive source of fixation replacing the need for a secondary ORIF surgery but can also be used as definitive treatment for immediate weightbearing in conjunction with ORIF.

Quick Connect Struts

The Quick-Connect Struts provide a mechanically stable and reproducible means for achieving controlled adjustments for the purposes of fracture management, limb lengthening and deformity corrections. Switching between controlled and quick adjustment is done by pushing/pulling the sleeve over the threaded segment.