IOS Information

 

 

IOS is a single use fixator for fractures of the tibia


IOS and its associated tool kit are CE marked and have FDA clearance to market

Items

IOS bodies come packed with 6 x 6mm bone scews and 4.8mm drill


2-0-0L 110mm IOS body

2-0-0S 70mm IOS body

Supplied non-sterile

IOS Information

 

 

 

 

IOSIOS - Why are there two lengths?

IOS comes in a 70mm and 110mm length. In studies conducted at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire it was found that IOS is suitable for 90% of tibial shaft fractures. The 70mm length suits 50% but enables the fixator to be positioned more proximal or more distal than its 110mm cousin. IF the fracture is too long for the 110mm IOS then this suggests the fracture is not suitable for external fixation

 

IOS - Epicentric Positioning

Research conducted at the University Hopsital of North Staffordshire and Staffordshire University has identified that in order to minimise shear at the fracture site a monolateral fixator must be positioned symmetric about the centre of the fracture and the centre of bending must also be located at the centre of the bone; this is epicentric placement. The minimal length of the IOS fixator makes this much easier to achieve than with competitor products.

 

IOS - Low Profile

The IOS fixator has one of the lowest profiles of any external fixator on the market. It has been designed to look sleek but robust. Patients, therefore, are not inhibited from wearing slacks, trousers or jeans. This has been specifically designed for the patient to feel comfortable, and feel confident thus enabling them to mobilise and perform normal daily routines.

 

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