Pelvic C-Clamp II
The Pelvic C-Clamp is an emergency stabilization
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
reduction and stabilization of these unstable pelvic
ring fractures. It is a valuable tool for gaining control
of the shock reaction, without delaying subsequent
diagnosis and therapy.
The pelvic C-clamp does not control arterial bleeding.
However, by mechanical stabilization alone, or
enhanced by pelvic packing, concomitant venous
bleeding can be managed, to gain time for definitive
hemorrhage or arterial embolization control.
The pelvic C-clamp is composed of rails and arms with
a locking mechanism, allowing linear movement of
the arms. The pelvic C-clamp should always be used
in combination with the system’s cannulated nails.
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