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The EZ Frame is composed of a boot with adjustable straps, a rocker-bottom
footplate, stainless steel posts, wire nuts, smooth wires and olive wires. |
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The boot is connected to the footplate via telescoping carbon fiber rods. |
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The full-length tongue can be removed during dressing changes and the boot and
frame positions adjusted. |
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Various sizes are available. |
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The footplate allows versatility in offloading ulcerated areas. |
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In a study performed on seven cadaver specimens and six polyurethane foam models, researchers created a midtarsal wedge osteotomy with a template. They placed an F-Scan pressure insole system (Tekscan) inside the osteotomy and used it to measure and record the pressure created across the osteotomy site after applying fixation. |
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Researchers compared multiple ring external fixation with tension and compression versus the EZ Frame with tension and compression. The F-Scan results demonstrated superior compression strength across the osteotomy fixated with the EZ Frame. Researchers believe this superior compression results from the force vectors that are stabilized against the plantar plate apparatus during tensioning of the EZ Frame. |
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The EZ Frame also allows guarded weight bearing. |
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This frame has a dramatically reduced learning curve compared to other external fixation devices and is available as a complete system, which reduces operating time. |
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Some of the indications for the EZ Frame include isolated rearfoot arthrodesis, midfoot arthrodesis/osteotomy, comminuted trauma and diabetic Charcot reconstruction. The device can also be employed for the majority of foot pathology that does not require fixation above the ankle. The device can be utilized to off-load the foot for plantar wounds for surgical reconstruction or wound treatment such as Wound VAC™. |
