Using the Universal Large Distractor

The Universal Large Distractor Assembly

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Using the Universal Large Distractor 14.0 mm Threaded Spindle (A), End Piece with double joint (B), cotter pin (C), knurled nuts (D), Holding Sleeve, 105 mm length (E), Spindle Nuts (F), Sliding Carriage (G), Holding Sleeve, 55 mm length (H).

The Universal Large Distractor is a useful adjunct for open or closed reductions of simple or complex fractures, facilitating manual manipulation of the bone fragments before, during, and after nail insertion. With the Universal Large Distractor Upgrade Set [117.71], the distractor can be used for the reduction and nailing of femoral fractures. The distractor is attached to the main fracture fragments with standard AO/ASIF 5.0 mm Schanz Screws. Depending on bone quality and anticipated distraction forces, 6.0 mm Schanz Screws may be used. Because the Schanz screws enable direct manipulation of the bone and precise repositioning of the fracture, the need for a fracture table is eliminated. This is particularly useful for the reduction of tibial fractures and in treating patients with multiple injuries. The distractor may be applied with the patient in a supine or lateral position. The operating table must be radiolucent.

The Universal Large Distractor's design combines a universal joint and a Sliding Carriage joint, to permit simultaneous movement about multiple axes and in any plane. Distraction as well as compression may be controlled, and correction in all axes is possible.

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