Foot Plate Orthopedic Jess Clamps Ilizarov External Fixator

The Orthopedic Foot Plate with JESS Clamps for the Ilizarov External Fixator is a specialized combination used in the treatment of complex foot deformities, fractures, and reconstructions, particularly when stabilization and gradual adjustment are required. This system leverages the Ilizarov technique, known for its versatility in bone lengthening, deformity correction, and complex fracture treatment.

Key Components:
Foot Plate:

Material: Typically constructed from stainless steel (SS316L) or titanium to ensure strength and biocompatibility.
Design: Shaped to fit the contour of the foot, it provides a stable base for attaching JESS clamps or external fixation pins. It offers multiple holes or slots to secure different pins and wires at various angles.
Purpose: Used to immobilize or adjust the position of bones in the foot and ankle during healing. Provides both stability and modularity for multi-planar adjustments.
JESS Clamps (Joshi External Stabilization System):

Types: Open and close clamps that allow fixation and adjustment of K-wires or Schanz screws.
Material: Stainless steel (SS316L) or high-grade aluminum alloys.
Functionality: JESS clamps are used to hold the wires or pins that are inserted into the bone. They allow fine adjustments for realignment and stabilization of bones during the healing process.
Sizes: Available in multiple sizes, typically ranging from small to medium, allowing the system to cater to various foot anatomies and pediatric to adult patients.
Ilizarov Ring Fixator:

Application: Combines with the JESS system and foot plate to correct foot deformities or fractures. The Ilizarov apparatus is a circular fixator that can handle both compressive and distractive forces on the bone.
Stability: The circular configuration provides excellent stability, even with weight-bearing, making it ideal for lower limb applications like the foot and ankle.
Adjustability: Allows gradual correction of deformities through daily adjustments, leveraging the bone’s natural regenerative potential.
Clinical Applications:
Foot Deformity Corrections: Effective for congenital or acquired deformities, such as clubfoot or flatfoot.
Fractures: Especially for comminuted or open fractures of the foot that require external stabilization.
Limb Lengthening and Distraction Osteogenesis: Corrects discrepancies in limb length or bone defects by gradually stretching the bone using the Ilizarov technique.
Ankle Fusion or Realignment: In cases of severe arthritis or instability, the system helps stabilize and fuse the joint in the correct position.
Advantages:
Modular Design: The combination of a foot plate, JESS clamps, and the Ilizarov frame provides flexibility in treatment planning.
Stable Fixation: Maintains bone position while allowing controlled adjustments.
Minimally Invasive: The JESS system, along with K-wires, minimizes soft tissue disruption compared to other methods.
Dynamic Correction: Allows gradual bone manipulation over time, reducing the need for invasive surgeries in certain cases.
This combination of a foot plate with JESS clamps in the Ilizarov external fixator system is particularly effective for treating challenging foot and ankle conditions where both stability and dynamic adjustment are necessary.