OrthoPediatrics | Medical Devices Reviewed by Clinicians | Which Medical Device
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OrthoPediatrics is the first company whose total focus is helping children with orthopaedic conditions and injuries by providing the surgeons who care for them with anatomically appropriate implants. Children’s bones have anatomical differences such as growth plates that must be protected and curvatures that are greater than in adults. In the past, surgeons have had to modify implants that were primarily designed for adults in an effort to make them work in children.
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Pediflex™ Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nails from OrthoPediatrics are designed for fixation of paediatric long bone fractures using two curved nails and a closed technique. These are recommended in femoral fractures in children from 6 to 14 years and in forearm fractures from 8 years to...
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The PediLoc Extension Osteotomy Plate (PLEO) from Orthopediatrics is a anatomic lateral femoral plate designed for corrective osteotomy of the distal femur, most often for persistent knee flexion contracture as a result of cerebral palsy. The Surgical Technique can be downloaded here .
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The PediNail™ Pediatric Femoral Nail from Orthopediatrics is a femoral nail designed for use in children or small adults. The proximal end can accept a single greater to lesser trochanter screw or a reconstruction screw. The distal end accepts two medial to lateral screws or one anterior...
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