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AUTOMATED AT EVERY TURN1
MAXFRAME AUTOSTRUT™ Multi-Axial Correction System
AUTOMATED AT EVERY TURN1
MAXFRAME AUTOSTRUT™ Multi-Axial Correction System
MAXFRAME AUTOSTRUT™ System is the first-of-its-kind ring fixation system with fully automated struts.2†,3‡
MAXFRAME AUTOSTRUT™ System eliminates the need for patients to adjust their own struts, delivering a better patient experience over the treatment period of your orthopaedic condition.1*
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MAXFRAME AUTOSTRUT™ System is the first-of-its-kind ring fixation system with fully automated struts.2†,3‡
MAXFRAME AUTOSTRUT™ System eliminates the need for patients to adjust their own struts, delivering a better patient experience over the treatment period of your orthopaedic condition.1*
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What Is Limb Deformity
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How Long will the Ring Fixation System be on my Limb?
After surgery, the bone will heal in three phases. Your surgeon, type of deformity, and rate of healing will determine how long you will need to be in each phase, but the process can take several weeks to several months.
Phase I: Latency Period6
This period of about 5-15 days begins upon completion of ring fixation surgery—bone healing begins and a soft callus is formed. In some cases, your treatment may not start until a week or more post surgery.
Phase II: Distraction/Deformity Correction6
During this phase, the ring fixator is automatically adjusted or manually adjusted by the patient or caretaker to distract the frame and generate bone growth/movement.
Phase III: The Consolidation Period6
Bone growth is stopped once the limb is in the correct anatomic position. The fixator holds the bone in place and is given time to heal.
Setting your Home up for Success
It is important to set your home up as a place for a safe recovery. It is best to make these modifications before your surgery. Here are some tips that may help.
Home Entrance
- Create an accessible home entrance free of obstacles
Floor Prep
- Move or secure rugs and other items that you could trip over
- Mark any steps or slopes with brightly colored non-skid tape
- Securely fasten phone and electric cords around the outside walls of the room
- Check stairways for obstacles and secure handrails
Home Rearrangement
- Move furniture so you have clear walking paths
- Temporarily remove doors that are too narrow or that are heavy or hard to open
- Eliminate clutter. Clear countertops and organize often-used items so you don’t need to reach up or bend down
- Consider your ability to access items in closets, cabinets, shelves, etc and invest in organizers or make adjustments so items are more accessible
Lighting
Be sure you have good lighting to see where you’re going. Add nightlights wherever you may walk at night
Recovery Center
- Choose a space where you will spend most of your time during the day like a favorite easy chair or sofa. This will be your “recovery center”
- Keep your favorite and most used items within reach, such as remote controls, glasses, cell phone, tissues, wastebasket, medications, reading material, etc
- Keep a light shoulder bag near you at all times to safely transport important items like your cell phone, water bottle, and glasses when you move from room to room to keep your hands free
Bathroom
- It is important to give your bathrooms a close look since you will have limited mobility and want to avoid any falls
- Install grab bars in the shower (for when you are cleared to shower with your frame), by the tub, and near the toilet
- Consider buying a shower chair with handles for a secure place to sit while showering
- Install an elevated toilet seat to help you sit down and stand up more easily
Caring for your Pin Sites7,8
Ring fixators are attached to bone with pins and wires. The holes in your skin where the pins or wires enter the bone are called pin sites. Pins and wires are natural pathways to bacteria entering body. Infection is not uncommon around pin sites and is usually not a problem as long as it is superficial. However, this can become a much bigger problem if the infection gets deeper. It is important to take care of sites and tell your doctor at the first sign of infection so it can be monitored and treated as needed.
Pin sites are typically covered immediately after surgery with special dressings. Guidance in regard to pin care is patient-specific and can vary. Your surgeon will tell you when and how to clean and care for your pin sites.
General Guidelines
- Pin care is typically done daily until your frame is removed
- Perform pin site care as often as necessary as directed by your surgeon to keep the area clean
- Increase the frequency of pin site care if there is copious drainage or if an infection is suspected, as directed by your surgeon
- Keep your pin sites covered until dry to protect them from the environment
- Wash your hands before caring for your pin sites
- Clean the frame with isopropyl alcohol
Additional Tips
- Do not use the same cotton swab on more than one pin site8
- Your surgeon will tell you when it is safe to shower
- Going into the ocean, a lake or, pool is not recommended and may be prohibited by your doctor
- Do not allow animals to lick the frame area
- It is important that you learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of pin site infection so you can receive prompt treatment8
- Always keep your follow-up visits with your surgeon
Key Resources
Patient User Manual
MAXFRAME AUTOSTRUT™ Patient Brochure
Pin Care Guide
