Distraction Osteogenesis Ring System

Distraction Osteogenesis Ring System

Ring fixators are most commonly applied to the tibia, but can also be applied to the femur, humerus, foot, and forearm.  The Distraction Osteogenesis Ring System offers:

8 mm titanium alloy threaded rods allow the use of three rods in each ring block, which may save assembly time and inventory cost

• Rings are available in titanium alloy or carbon fiber
• Compatible with the DePuy Synthes Medium External Fixator, allowing use of that system's clamps, for more freedom in Schanz screw placement and versatility in frame design.
• A wide variety of components are available for compression, distraction, angulation, and translation of bone segments
• Two graphic cases contain all components and instruments required for surgery: a Ring Graphic Case and the Implant and Instrument Graphic Case

Indication Statement

The Synthes Distraction Osteogenesis Ring System, MR Conditional is intended to provide treatment for long bone fractures (open and closed) of adult and pediatric patients that require external fixation. 
Indications Specifically, the components can be used for: – Pseudoarthrosis or nonunions of long bones – Limb lengthening by epiphyseal or metaphyseal distraction – Correction of bony or soft tissue deformities – Correction of segmental bony or soft tissue defects.

Femur Frame

Humerus Frame

Intra-articular Distal Tibia Frame

Nonarticular Tibia Frame