Articulated Minirail Fixator (Multiplanner Axis)

Fractures with Multiple Planes of Displacement

• Comminuted Fractures around Joints: In comminuted fractures near joints like the shoulder or hip, the bone is broken into multiple fragments. These fragments often end up misaligned in different directions, which makes treatment challenging. The Pennig Articulated Minirail Fixator (Multiplanner Axis) is highly indicated in such cases. Its ability to articulate in multiple planes allows surgeons to precisely position and hold each bone fragment in the correct alignment. For example, in a comminuted shoulder fracture, the fixator can be adjusted to address the different angulations and displacements of the fragments, ensuring that they are properly set for healing. This is crucial because if these fragments are not accurately realigned, it can lead to problems like joint instability, limited range of motion, or malunion (healing in an incorrect position).

Severe Bone Deformities Requiring Multi-Axis Correction

• When dealing with severe bone deformities that need correction in more than one axis, this fixator becomes an essential tool. Such deformities might result from various causes like previous injuries that healed improperly, certain genetic conditions, or diseases affecting bone growth. The multiplanner axis of the fixator enables surgeons to gradually correct the deformity by making adjustments along different directions. For instance, if a patient has a bone in the leg that is curved and twisted in multiple planes due to a congenital disorder or a past trauma, the fixator can be used to apply controlled forces in different axes to straighten and realign the bone over time. This precise correction is vital for restoring normal function and appearance, as well as reducing the risk of long-term complications such as gait abnormalities or chronic pain.

Post-Traumatic Reconstructions

• In post-traumatic reconstructions, especially when the bone needs to be realigned in multiple directions for proper function, the Pennig Articulated Minirail Fixator is extremely useful. After a severe accident or injury that has caused significant disruption to the bone’s normal alignment, simply fixing it in one plane might not be sufficient. The device allows for the restoration of the bone’s original orientation by providing the flexibility to make adjustments in various directions. For example, if a patient has a complex fracture in the forearm where the bones are displaced and rotated in multiple ways, the fixator can be employed to carefully realign the bones in all necessary directions to ensure that the patient regains full range of motion and strength in the limb once healed.

Congenital Bone Disorders Affecting Multiple Planes

• For some congenital bone disorders that impact the normal orientation of bones in various planes, the multiplanner axis fixator plays a crucial role in treatment and rehabilitation. Conditions like certain types of dwarfism or skeletal dysplasias can cause bones to be abnormally shaped or oriented from birth. The fixator can be used to correct these structural abnormalities over time by providing the necessary support and allowing for controlled adjustments along multiple axes. This helps improve the patient’s quality of life by enhancing mobility, reducing pain, and enabling better integration into daily activities. For example, in a child with a congenital disorder that affects the alignment of the bones in the lower limbs, the fixator can be part of a long-term treatment plan to gradually correct the deformities as the child grows, optimizing their ability to walk and move normally