Sam Brusco, Associate Editor02.11.21
Orthofix launched the FITBONE intramedullary lengthening system for femur and tibia limb lengthening and deformity correction in the U.S. and Europe.
“Orthofix is the only orthopedic company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of both internal and external fixation solutions for limb reconstruction and deformity correction,” Orthofix president of Global Extremities Paul Gonsalves told the press. “We are pleased to now be able to broaden access to the FITBONE system by expanding availability in the U.S. and Europe, giving surgeons a choice in treating patients in need of deformity correction and limb lengthening.”
The FITBONE intramedullary lengthening nail is a fully implantable system to correct leg length and deformity discrepancies. Implanted through a minimally invasive surgery, it consists of the implanted intramedullary nail, subcutaneously implanted receiver, and external control set to manage the distraction phase at home.
Over 3,500 cases have been performed in 15 countries since FITBONE’s development. With appropriate pre-op planning, it can achieve axial and torsional bone alignment intraoperatively.
The FITBONE intramedullary lengthening system is available in the U.S. under 510(k) clearance and in European Countries under CE mark approval.
The system is a part of the Orthofix Extremities portfolio of solutions, which includes the TL-HEX TrueLok Hexapod System computer-assisted ring fixation system for external limb lengthening, JPS JuniOrtho Plating system with the OrthoNext digital surgery planning software, and the eight-Plate Guided Growth System to correct pediatric angular growth deformities.
“Orthofix is the only orthopedic company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of both internal and external fixation solutions for limb reconstruction and deformity correction,” Orthofix president of Global Extremities Paul Gonsalves told the press. “We are pleased to now be able to broaden access to the FITBONE system by expanding availability in the U.S. and Europe, giving surgeons a choice in treating patients in need of deformity correction and limb lengthening.”
The FITBONE intramedullary lengthening nail is a fully implantable system to correct leg length and deformity discrepancies. Implanted through a minimally invasive surgery, it consists of the implanted intramedullary nail, subcutaneously implanted receiver, and external control set to manage the distraction phase at home.
Over 3,500 cases have been performed in 15 countries since FITBONE’s development. With appropriate pre-op planning, it can achieve axial and torsional bone alignment intraoperatively.
The FITBONE intramedullary lengthening system is available in the U.S. under 510(k) clearance and in European Countries under CE mark approval.
The system is a part of the Orthofix Extremities portfolio of solutions, which includes the TL-HEX TrueLok Hexapod System computer-assisted ring fixation system for external limb lengthening, JPS JuniOrtho Plating system with the OrthoNext digital surgery planning software, and the eight-Plate Guided Growth System to correct pediatric angular growth deformities.