TL-HEX is a hexapod external circular fixation system developed at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) in Dallas, Texas, US.
It consists of hardware and associated software for simplified deformity correction and trauma management. TL-HEX will support fracture fixation, limb lengthening, treatment of non-union and deformity corrections in long bones in both adult and pediatric patients.
Hardware
The system consists of circular and semi-circular external supports secured to the bones by wires and half pins and interconnected by six struts. This allows multi-planar adjustment of the external supports.
Software
The web-based TL-HEX software supports surgeons throughout pre/intra/post-operative phases.
TL-HEX Trauma
All you need… in one tray
In periarticular fractures, the application of minimally invasive wires and circular fixation is an effective option with proven outcomes*.
Three steps from trauma frame to definitive hexapod: TL-HEX Trauma combines the advantages of a quick, precise application with the help of software as and when it is needed.
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“Distal tibial fractures treated with hybrid external fixation”, Babis GC, Kontovazenitis P, Evangelopoulos DS, Tsailas P, Nikolopoulos K, Soucacos PN – Injury, 2010 Mar;41(3):253-8.
“Management of distal tibial intra-articular fractures with circular external fixation”, Lovisetti G, Agus MA, Pace F, Capitani D, Sala F – Strat Traum Limb Recon (2009) 4:1–6.
“Combined Percutaneus internal and external fixation of complex tibial plafond fractures”, Faldini C, Manca M, Digennaro V, Leonetti D, Nanni M, Romagnoli M, Biagini C – G.I.O.T. 2006; 32:33-39.
“Treatment of high energy tibial plateau fractures”, Narayan B, Harris C, Nayagam S – Strat Traum Limb Recon 2006; 1:18-28.
“The use of trans-articular and extra-articular external fixator for management of distal tibial intra-articular fractures”, El-Shazly M, Dalby-Ball J, Burton M, Saleh M – Injury, Int. J. Care Injured 32 (2001) S-D-99-S-D-106.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Some components may not be available. Please contact your sales representatives for availability. All TL-HEX components are fully compatible with the TrueLok Ring Fixation SystemNeed Technical Support?
TL-HEX customer care is open 9am-5pm (CET)
Monday to Friday (except bank and public holidays).
Contact us for any support needed (forgotten password, further information requests, …) on TL-HEX hardware and software.