Fracture Reduction and Provisional Stabilization

Large Distractor –FemurSurgical Technique

Large Distractor –Femur Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes 1

Introduction

Surgical Technique

Product Information

Table of Contents

Standard Femoral Distraction 2

Large Distractor System 4

Prepare Distractor 5

Universal Joint Assembly 6

Sliding Carriage Assembly 7

Femoral Distraction Technique Overview 8

Adjustment Technique 10

References 11

Instruments 12

Set List 14

MR Information The Large Distractor System has not been evaluated for safety and compatibility in the MR environment. It has not been tested for heating, migration or image artifact in the MR environment. The safety of the The Large Distractor System in the MR environment is unknown. Scanning a patient who has this device may result in patient injury.

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Standard Femoral Distraction

An alternative to the fracture table

In the treatment of multitrauma patients, it is frequently more advantageous to perform surgical procedures on a standard operating table. The use of a fracture table can cause a loss of mobility of the limb, and mandates the surgical approach. The distractor allows free manipulation of the affected limb without the restrictions imposed by the fracture table.

Patient positioning

Generally, patients with multiple injuries are placed supine on the fluoroscopy table. The entire limb is assessed with the C-arm in AP and lateral views.

Direct application of force

Unlike the fracture table, where force is applied to the fractured bone through adjacent joints and soft tissue structures, the distractor applies force directly to the bone, thus allowing repositioning of the fractured extremity while adjacent parts of the body remain undisturbed. This helps eliminate the risk of nerve injuries and complications caused by the fracture table, including peroneal nerve palsy and pudendal crush syndrome.

When to use

The Large Distractor aids in fracture reduction and holds provisional stabilization prior to definitive fixation.

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Standard Femoral Distraction

Alternate applications

The Large Distractor can be helpful for fractures involving the tibial plateau. When placing the distractor, the pins must be kept distal to the area that potentially will be plated.

The distractor aids preoperative and intraoperative repositioning and also provides temporary fixation. This is particularly advantageous in treating pelvic and joint fractures where large forces are present.

For pelvic fractures:

– An anterior approach can be utilized, which requires a more lateral or longitudinal distraction.

– A posterior approach can be utilized.

Knee-spanning

Acetabular fracture (anterior approach)

Acetabular fracture (posterior approach)

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Large Distractor System

Warning:– DePuy Synthes self-drilling and self-tapping Schanz screws

are not approved for screw attachment or fixation to the posterior elements (pedicles) of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.

Precautions:– Select the appropriate Schanz screw (self-tapping,

self-drilling) for the patient’s bony anatomy.

– Instruments and screws may have sharp edges or moving joints that may pinch or tear user’s glove or skin.

– Handle devices with care and dispose of worn bone-cutting instruments in an approved sharps container.

– The self-drilling Schanz screw has been developed to minimize heat development. Nevertheless, slow insertion and additional cooling (for example with a Ringer solution)are recommended.

– The tip of the self-drilling Schanz screw should be embedded in the far cortex to effectively resist cantilever forces and to provide sufficient stability.

– Only when bones are osteoporotic does the self-drilling Schanz screw have to be screwed a bit further into the distant cortical bone, and it may even slightly penetrate through it since this can increase anchoring stability.

– The tip of the self-tapping Schanz screw should be embedded in the far cortex to effectively resist cantilever forces and to provide sufficient stability.

– Implant sites should be meticulously cared for to avoid pin-tract infection. Schanz screws may be surrounded with antiseptic coated foam sponges in an effort to avoid infection. An implant-site care procedure should be reviewed with the patient.

– To help minimize the risk of pin-tract infection the following points should be observed: a. Placement of Schanz screws taking anatomy into consideration (ligaments, nerves, arteries). b. Slow insertion and/or cooling, particularly in dense, hard bone to avoid heat necrosis. c. Release of skin tension at soft tissue entry point of implant.

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Prepare Distractor

Preparing the distractor for use

The exact configuration of the Large Distractor Assembly depends on the particular details of each case, such as patient anatomy and which bone is involved, i.e., right or left tibia. The surgeon must consider these factors when assembling the device.

Spindle nut (F)

End piece with double joint (B)

Spindle nut (F)

Sliding carriage (G)

Threaded spindle (A)

Spindle nut (F)

Cotter pin (C)

Holding sleeve (E)

Spring-loaded knurled nut (D)

Spring-loaded knurled nut (D)

Spring-loaded knurled nut (D) Holding sleeve (H)

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Universal Joint Assembly

1

Select a 14.0 mm threaded spindle (A) of appropriate length (most likely 480 mm). A transverse hole will be in the proximal end when applied to the femur.

2

Turn the end piece with double joint (B) onto the threaded spindle so that the rod and end piece are flush. If the end piece is positioned correctly, the transverse hole will be centered in the slot of the end piece.

3 To lock rotation of the end piece with double joint, push the cotter pin (C) through the hole until it snaps into place. Extend the end piece so that the reference marks align, and hand-tighten the spring-loaded knurled nut (D).

4 Mount the appropriate length holding sleeve (E) onto the end piece so that the serrated ends interface and the reference marks align. To secure the holding sleeve, put the spring-loaded knurled nut on the end piece and hand-tighten.

C

B

C

D

E

A

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Sliding Carriage Assembly

F G

H

5

Thread a spindle nut (F) partway down the 14.0 mm threaded spindle. Place the sliding carriage (G) over the threaded spindle, and secure it with a second spindle nut.

6

Mount the other holding sleeve (H or E) onto the sliding carriage. The serrated ends must interface and the reference marks must align. Put the spring-loaded knurled nut on the sliding carriage to secure the holding sleeve and hand-tighten.

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Femoral Distraction Technique Overview

1Insert proximal Schanz screw

Instruments

294.5x 5.0 mm Schanz Screws

294.6x 6.0 mm Schanz Screws

393.10 Universal Chuck

The proximal Schanz screw should be placed through the calcar or lesser trochanter, perpendicular to the axis of the femur.

Care must be taken to avoid the neurovascular structures surrounding the proximal femur, and to avoid obstructing the medullary canal if IM nailing of the fracture will be attempted.

An alternative approach for plating applications is to place the proximal Schanz screw through the lateral cortex of the greater trochanter. The position of this Schanz screw will depend upon the fracture pattern.

2Insert distal Schanz screw

The distal Schanz screw should be placed parallel to the axis of the knee joint, in the posterior half of the condyle, approximately 2 cm to 3 cm from the articular surface and inserted laterally or anterolaterally.

Note: For certain plating techniques, it may be necessary to insert the distal Schanz screw medially or anteromedially.

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Femoral Distraction Technique Overview

3Attach distractor

Instruments

321.17 4.5 mm Pin Wrench

394.35 Large Distractor

Handling the preassembled distractor as a unit, slide the holding sleeve over the proximal Schanz screw, through the stab incision to the bone. The threaded spindle should be parallel and anterolateral to the axis of the proximal femur. Slide the holding sleeve over the distal Schanz screw, to the bone. Temporarily loosen the spring-loaded knurled nut or the spindle nuts, as needed.

4Tighten wing screws

Instruments

321.17 4.5 mm Pin Wrench

393.10 Universal Chuck with T-Handle

Securely tighten the holding sleeves on the Schanz screws by tightening the wing screws using the 4.5 mm pin wrench. If the distractor is positioned properly, the threaded spindle will parallel the axis of the proximal femur. Tighten all spring-loaded knurled nuts in the neutral position (with reference marks aligned).

1

4

4

2

3

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Adjustment Technique

With all connections loose (except wing screws), obtain approximate alignment and rotation. When the position is acceptable, securely tighten all loose connections with the 4.5 mm pin wrench.

1Distraction

Instrument

321.17 4.5 mm Pin Wrench

Loosen the distal spindle nut (1). Under image intensification, apply distraction by moving the proximal spindle nut (2) distally.

2Rotation

Instrument

321.17 4.5 mm Pin Wrench

Loosen both spindle nuts (1 and 2) and the spring-loaded knurled nut (3) on the end piece with double joint. Correct rotation by simultaneously rotating the sliding carriage and the 14.0 mm threaded spindle.

4

3 Valgus-Varus

Instrument

321.17 4.5 mm Pin Wrench

Loosen the spring-loaded knurled nut on the distal holding sleeve (4). Correction is achieved by manipulating the distal Schanz screw with the universal chuck with T-handle.

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2 1

3

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Adjustment Technique

4Anterior-posterior angulation

Instrument

321.17 4.5 mm Pin Wrench

Loosen the spring-loaded knurled nut that secures the proximal holding sleeve in the end piece with doublejoint (5), and correct the angulation.

5Compression

Instrument

321.17 4.5 mm Pin Wrench

Loosen the proximal spindle nut (2). Under image intensification, apply compression by moving the distal spindle nut (1) proximally.

After reduction, secure distractor joints by tightening all connections.

Notes: To aid with manipulation of the distractor, attach the universal chuck with T-handle to the distal Schanz screw. These steps need not be performed in the order given, except for Step 5 (compression), which should be performed last. To avoid loss of correction, retighten all loosened nuts after each step.

References1. Baumgaertel, Fred et al. “Technique of Using the AO Femoral Distractor for

Femoral Intramedullary Nailing.”Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 8;4. 315–321.2. Berton R. et al. “Unreamed Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing of Fractures of

the Femoral Shaft.”Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 12;5. 334–342.3. Duwelius, Paul J., M.D., Knute Buehler, M.D., and Jim Green, “The Universal

Distractor: The Evaluation of a Technique to Reduce Tibia Fractures.” Techniques in Orthopaedics. 12;4. 280–288.

4. Mast J., R. Jakob and R. Ganz. Planning and Reduction Technique in Fracture Surgery. Springer & Verlag. 1989. 195–197.

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321.17 4.5 mm Pin Wrench

393.10 Universal Chuck with T-Handle

394.182 3.5 mm Trocar, 118 mm (long)

394.35 Large Distractor, complete

394.40 14.0 mm Threaded Spindle, 480 mm

394.41 14.0 mm Threaded Spindle, 330 mm

Instruments

310.37 3.5 mm Drill Bit, 195 mm, quick coupling

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394.43 Sliding Carriage

394.44 End Piece with double joint

394.45 Holding Sleeve, 55 mm length

394.46 Holding Sleeve, 105 mm length

395.913 5.0 mm/3.5 mm Drill Sleeve, 107 mm (long)

395.923 6.0 mm/5.0 mm Threaded Drill Sleeve, 98 mm (long)

Instruments

394.42 Spindle Nut

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Large Distractor Set (115.700)

Graphic Case305.78 Large Distractor Set Graphic Case

Contents294.55 5.0 mm Schanz Screw, blunted trocar point,

170 mm, 4 ea.

294.56 5.0 mm Schanz Screw, blunted trocar point, 200 mm, 4 ea.

294.67 6.0 mm Schanz Screw, spade point, 160 mm, 4 ea.

294.68 6.0 mm Schanz Screw, spade point, 190 mm, 4 ea.

310.37 3.5 mm Drill Bit, 195 mm, quick coupling, 2 ea.

321.17 4.5 mm Pin Wrench

393.10 Universal Chuck with T-Handle

394.182 3.5 mm Trocar, 118 mm (long)

394.40 14.0 mm Threaded Spindle, 480 mm

394.41 14.0 mm Threaded Spindle, 330 mm

394.42 Spindle Nut, 3 ea.

394.43 Sliding Carriage

394.44 End Piece with double joint

394.45 Holding Sleeve, 55 mm length, 2 ea.

394.46 Holding Sleeve, 105 mm length, 2 ea.

395.913 5.0 mm/3.5 mm Drill Sleeve, 107 mm (long)

395.923 6.0 mm/5.0 mm Threaded Drill Sleeve, 98 mm (long)

Also Available105.731 Medium Distractor Set

03.100.048 6.0 mm LCP Attachment Pin

305.79 Medium Distractor Set Graphic Case

394.35 Large Distractor, complete

395.49 Medium Distractor, complete

Note: Additional sets are needed for nailing applications.

Contact your DePuy Synthes sales representative for a list of replacement parts that are available for the Large and Medium Distractors.

Note: For additional information, please refer to package insert.

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