Product Overview
The Free-Gliding SCFE Screw System is specifically designed to treat the most common hip problem in growing children: SLIPPED CAPITAL FEMORAL EPIPHYSIS. This screw is intended to prophylactically prevent or stop further slippage of the capito-femoral physis, in children with open growth plates, without affecting the normal growth of the proximal femur. Medial and lateral threaded fixations, connected through a trilobe self-extending shaft, aim to increase overall stability (both longitudinal and rotational) while avoiding the risk of premature physeal closure.
The Free-Gliding SCFE Screw Sytem is available in 6.5 mm and 7.3 mm diameters, with lengths ranging from 60 mm to 102 mm in 2 mm increments, and with a maximum of 30 mm of growth potential.
INTENDED USE:
The Free-Gliding SCFE Screw System is indicated as a temporary implant for stabilization of pediatric femoral neck fractures and slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) in pediatric patients (child and adolescent) with open physis.
ADVANTAGES:
• Proximal and distal threaded fixation for stability
• Designed to avoid compression and pre-mature physeal closure
• Trilobe design creates rotational stability
• No need for protruding screw placement
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