Synthes has established the performance and safety of External fixation and distraction systems, and that they represent state of the art medical devices for distraction, temporary fixation and …

Most orthopedic implants and materials do not pose substantial problems for patients undergoing MR procedures. However, because of the length of the implant and/or the formation of a …

The Large External Fixation System uses a modular construction to allow flexibility and a variety of forms of assembly to externally stabilize long bones, pelvic ring fractures, arthrodesis, and …

The usual clinical indication for external fixation devices is to stabilize complex, open, or infected fractures, especially those of the pelvis or long bones. The distal ends of each pin are attached …

The purpose of this study was to report on adverse events during MRI on patients with external fixators. We hypothesized that MRI can be safely performed with an external fixator in situ.

Representative devices used to assemble a typical Synthes Large External Fixation frame have been evaluated in the MRI chamber and worst-case artifact information is provided below.

Currently, there is no known clinical evidence to suggest that MRI is not safe in the setting of a patient with an extremity external fixator; however, this topic remains controversial.

Nonclinical testing demonstrated that, when used in the specific configurations stated in Synthes labeling, Synthes Large External Fixator devices are MR Conditional.

The purpose of this review is to summarize the pertinent literature as well as the current industry recommendations regarding the safety of commonly used external fixation, cervical …

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