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Pelvic C-Clamp
Technique Guide
Features and Benefits
Description
The Pelvic C-Clamp is an emergency stablization instrument for
unstable injuries and fractures of the pelvic ring. Unstable pelvic
ring fractures can be associated with massive blood loss that can
cause terminal shock. The Pelvic C-Clamp allows rapid reduc-
tion and stabilization of these unstable pelvic ring fractures. It
is therefore an invaluable tool for gaining control of the shock
reaction, whilst neither delaying nor hindering subsequent
diagnosis and therapy.
The Pelvic C-Clamp does not control the rare cases of life
threatening arterial bleeding. However, by mechanical stabilisa-
tion alone, or enhanced by additional pelvic packing, concomi-
tant venous bleeding can be managed, thereby gaining enough
time for definitive hemmorage or arterial embolisation control.
The Pelvic C-Clamp is comprised of rails and arms with a
locking mechanism. This allows a linear movement of the arms.
The Pelvic C-Clamp should always be used in combination with
the designated cannulated nails.
Features and Benefits
– Permits quick and efficient compression and stabilization of
fractures or luxations, and thus control of haemorrhaging in
the unstable posterior pelvic ring.
– Gains time for subsequent diagnostic or therapeutic
procedures.
– The patient can be passed through a CT-gantry without
removing the device.
– Provides unrestricted access to the abdomen, pelvis or
proximal femur.
– The Pelvic C-Clamp can be applied quickly outside the
operating room, e.g. in the emergency room or on the
X-ray table.
– MR-safe: made entirely of non-ferrous materials.
