The ExtremiFix cannulated screw system is the only system that offers 2.0, 2.4, 3.0 and 4.0 mm cannulated screws in headless and cannulated lag to treat a variety of indications in the upper extremity. All packaged together in one system, the different types of screws provide the surgeon with an intra-operative choice to best treat patients. Superior bone purchase as well as excellent compression aid in achieving proper bone healing.
The ExtremiFix system is carefully engineered to encompass the following features and benefits:
- Titanium screws designed to provide superior bone purchase and excellent compression
- Self drilling and self tapping screws to facilitate the surgical technique
- Reverse cutting flutes to ease screw removal
- Cannulated lag screws with low profile heads to prevent soft tissue irritation
- Headless screws to facilitate countersinking, particularly in small bone
- Variety of sizes, from 2.0 mm for hand fractures and fusions to 4.0 mm for elbow injuries
- 1 system with 2 types of screws, allows for intra-operative decisions
Superior bone purchase, excellent compression and a variety of sizes make the ExtremiFix screws a viable option for many upper extremity indications such as:
- DIP Fusions
- PIP Fusions
- Phalangeal Fractures
- Metacarpal Fractures
- Intra-articular Fractures
- Scaphoid Fractures and Non Unions
- Carpal Fusions
- Distal Radius Fractures
- Ulnar Styloid Fractures
- Radial Head Fractures
- Capitelum Fractures
- Olecrenon Fractures
Indications
The ExtremiFix Cannulated Headless screws are indicated for use in bone reconstruction, osteotomy, arthrodesis, joint fusion, fracture repair and fracture fixation of bones appropriate for the size of the device.
The ExtremiFix Cannulated Lag screws are indicated for bone fixation of the hand and foot folowing trauma or osteotomy.
For further information please contact your local representive or customer service at (800) 456-7779.