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Lengthening Rail

Adjustable Length

It can be adjusted precisely to fit diverse patient anatomies and meet different surgical needs.

Durable Construction

Constructed with high-quality materials, it’s durable and resistant to wear, able to last a long time.

Easy Installation and Removal

Designed to make installation and removal simple, reducing patient discomfort during these processes.

Precise Alignment

Allows for accurate alignment of bone fragments, which helps in promoting the best healing and functional recovery.

Compatible with Various Systems

It’s compatible with many external fixator systems, providing versatility and flexibility in its use.
CODEPRODUCTIONDESCRIPTIONMATERIAL
ZS101Lengthening Rail120mmCarbon Fiber
ZS102Lengthening Rail200mmCarbon Fiber
ZS103Lengthening Rail250mmCarbon Fiber
ZS104Lengthening Rail300mmCarbon Fiber
ZS105Lengthening Rail350mmCarbon Fiber
ZS106Lengthening Rail400mmCarbon Fiber

 

Key Features of the Lengthening Rail


  • Modular Design: Enables easy extension or adjustment as per specific requirements, providing flexibility in usage.
  • High-Strength Materials: Made from durable materials that can bear significant mechanical stress, ensuring its sturdiness.
  • Precise Connection Mechanisms: Guarantees stability during the lengthening process, maintaining proper function.

Benefits of the Lengthening Rail


  • Reliable Limb-Lengthening Solution: Allows for gradual and controlled expansion, reducing trauma to surrounding tissues.
  • Robust Construction: Maintains the device’s integrity throughout treatment, ensuring its reliability.
  • Customization for Patients: Gives medical professionals the ability to tailor the lengthening process based on individual patient needs, enhancing the procedure’s success rate and improving the patient’s quality of life during and after treatment.
 
 

Indications for Lengthening Rail

 

  • Limb-Lengthening Procedures: Mainly used here, especially for patients with congenital limb length discrepancy like in achondroplasia, enabling controlled and gradual elongation to make the affected limb symmetrical with the other.
  • Severe Fracture Cases: Beneficial when fractures cause bone shortening. Surgeons can use it to correct the bone length during the healing process.
  • Post-Traumatic Limb Deformities: Applicable when the bone has healed in a shortened or misaligned state, helping to gradually restore proper length and alignment.
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeries: Can be used to achieve the desired bone length for improved functional and cosmetic results.

How Does The Lengthening Rail Work

 

  1. Attachment to the Bone: During the surgical procedure, the Lengthening Rail is attached to the bone at specific points, typically using pins or screws. This is done carefully to ensure a secure connection that will support the subsequent lengthening process.
  2. Utilizing the Adjustable Mechanism: The rail has an adjustable mechanism within its structure. As the treatment progresses, this feature is put to use. It gradually increases the distance between the attachment points on the bone.
  3. Stimulating New Bone Growth: By slowly and controllably increasing the distance between the attachment points, a distraction force is created. This distraction stimulates the body’s natural bone-forming cells to start generating new bone tissue in the gap that’s formed.
  4. Even Force Distribution: The design of the rail plays a crucial role in distributing the forces evenly during the lengthening process. This helps in minimizing any potential harm to the surrounding soft tissues.
  5. Supporting Bone Healing and Maturation: Over time, as the bone lengthens due to the distraction and new bone formation, the body’s natural healing mechanisms take over. These mechanisms allow the new bone to mature and integrate properly with the existing bone.
  6. Maintaining Alignment and Tension: Throughout the entire process, the Lengthening Rail maintains the correct alignment and appropriate tension. This is essential for facilitating the overall lengthening process until the desired length of the bone is achieved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What materials is the Lengthening Rail made of?

 It's usually made of high-quality medical-grade materials like titanium alloy or stainless steel. These materials are strong, durable and biocompatible, ensuring safe and long-term use inside the body.

Q2: How is the Lengthening Rail attached to the bone?

It's typically attached by using specialized screws or pins that are carefully inserted into the bone at specific points. This provides a stable connection to support the lengthening process.

Q3: Can the Lengthening Rail be adjusted during the treatment?

Yes, it has an adjustable mechanism. This enables medical staff to gradually increase the length according to the patient's progress and the desired outcome of the limb-lengthening procedure.

Q4: What is the typical duration of using the Lengthening Rail?

The duration varies depending on individual cases, such as the amount of lengthening needed and the patient's healing rate. It can range from several months to over a year.

Q5: Does using the Lengthening Rail cause pain to the patient?

There may be some initial discomfort during and after the attachment procedure. However, pain management strategies are implemented, and the discomfort usually lessens as the body adjusts over time.

Q6: Can the Lengthening Rail be used for both adults and children?

Yes, but the size and specific design may need to be adjusted according to the patient's age, bone size, and growth potential. Special pediatric versions may also be available.

Q7: What are the potential risks associated with using the Lengthening Rail?

Potential risks include infection at the attachment sites, loosening of the screws or pins, and improper bone growth if the adjustment isn't done correctly. Regular monitoring helps mitigate these risks.

Q8: How does the Lengthening Rail stimulate bone growth?

 By gradually increasing the distance between its attachment points on the bone, it creates a distraction force. This stimulates the body's natural bone-forming cells to fill the gap with new bone tissue.

Q9: Is there any special post-operative care for patients with the Lengthening Rail?

 Yes, patients usually need to follow a strict rehabilitation plan, including physical therapy. They also need to keep the surgical area clean and attend regular follow-up appointments for adjustments and monitoring.

Q10: Can the Lengthening Rail be reused after being removed from a patient?

No, the Lengthening Rail is a single-use device. Once removed from a patient, it cannot be reused due to potential contamination and wear and tear issues.

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