Minimally invasive, each positon is fixed with a dedicated clamp, easy to operate
Light weight pure titanium, good biocompatibility. Ferric-ion-free, no effect on CT or MRI
Flexible material doesn't cause pressure on intercostal nerves, so there is no need to remove them after the operation
Indications:
Fixation of floating chest wall and obvious dislocation of single or multiple ribs fractures.
Customized for the reconstruction of ribs after the rib tumor resection.
Bone-setting after the thoracotomy
Caution:
Must implement normal sterilization on non-sterile packaging rib plate and clip applier before use
Neither need to cut the rib periosteum nor to remove the intercostal nerves
Hemostasis or drainage must be implemented thoroughly during the operation
Adopt closed thoracic drainage