{"id":131,"date":"2012-04-09T00:35:22","date_gmt":"2012-04-09T00:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mdpofixation.com\/?page_id=131"},"modified":"2012-04-09T00:35:22","modified_gmt":"2012-04-09T00:35:22","slug":"current","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mdpofixation.skyriseproductionsinc.com\/","title":{"rendered":"The External Fixator"},"content":{"rendered":"

The MDPO External Fixator System<\/h3>\n

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The MDPO External Fixator System<\/strong>\u00a0in carbon fiber or aluminum, is used\u00a0in the treatment of lower extremity fractures,\u00a0soft-tissue injuries and reconstructive surgery.After fracture reduction the external fixatoris used to provide stability and maintain the\u00a0<\/span>alignment of bone fragments during the healing\u00a0<\/span>process. It is strong and secure enough to allow\u00a0<\/span>early mobilization of the injured part.\"71\"<\/a>
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The early mobilization yields compressive\u00a0forces over the fracture or osteotomy site\u00a0and aids in bone healing and consolidation.\u00a0Pins and wires are used to fixate the bone\u00a0fragments and to attach to the external\u00a0fixation device.<\/p>\n

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Circular Ring External Fixation\"4\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gavril Ilizarov invented the circular ring external fixator in 1951. His original concept\u00a0and design have been echoed in many of the external fixation products currently in use.\u00a0No company has made any biomechanical modifications with regards to the foot and ankle.\u00a0The MDPO anatomic footplate has been tested using the arched-wire technique and the\u00a0normal technique and has been subjected to FDA mandated experimentation with\u00a0excellent results.<\/p>\n

With MDPO Technology Constant Compression Can Now Be Achieved!\"31\"<\/a><\/p>\n

– The MDPO system is able to withstand 250,000 weightbearing cycles while the\u00a0traditional construct fails after 1 cycle.
\n– The in-plane compressive yield strength of the MDPO system is statistically\u00a0significantly greater than that of the traditional system.<\/p>\n

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The Future is NOW! Why is MDPO better?<\/h3>\n

– Anatomical footplate for foot and ankle surgery with arches to mimic the anatomy of the foot\"51\"<\/a>
\n– Radiolucent material to allow better radiographic visualization
\n– Option of carbon fiber or aluminum rings
\n– Introduction of Radel columns
\n– Convenient double-row of holes to minimize clutter
\n– Interchangeable medial and lateral arches to easily switch “sidedness”
\n– Cost-effective
\n– Compatible with existing external fixation systems
\n– Small, medium, large frame options<\/p>\n

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MDPO External Fixation Indications\"21\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

The MDPO External Fixation System is indicated for use in the lower extremity for:
\n– Open and closed long bone fracture fixation
\n– Tensioned wire fixation of periarticular fractures
\n– Arthrodesis
\n– Osteotomy
\n– Reconstruction
\n– Non-unions
\n– Pseudoarthrosis
\n– Correction of bone or soft tissue defects and deformities
\n– Dislocations
\n– Arthrodiastasis
\n– Charcot foot reconstruction
\n– Lisfranc dislocations<\/p>\n

501(k) Number: K093753<\/p>\n

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