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Pelvic & Acetabular Fracture Treatment - Stryker

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Apex Pin Fixation<br />

Technical Details –<br />

Self-Drilling/Self-Tapping Apex Pin<br />

Pin Design<br />

The self-drilling tip of the Apex Pin<br />

acts like a new, sharp drill bit every<br />

time, and therefore, pre-drilling is<br />

not necessary. Combined with unique<br />

cutting geometry, this one-step<br />

procedure allows the pin to maintain a<br />

reduced insertion temperature below<br />

50°C due to decreased friction.<br />

A double helical flute creates a<br />

homogeneous thread profile that<br />

transports bone chips out of the drill<br />

hole for improved pin/bone interface.<br />

Ex–Fix<br />

The U-shaped thread maximizes contact<br />

with the bone and controls stress<br />

distribution on the pin/bone interface<br />

by optimizing radial tension.<br />

The highly advanced cutting geometry<br />

allows for more precise pin insertion<br />

with reduced insertion time and<br />

temperature for optimal performance.<br />

The cylindrical thread is designed to<br />

improve bone purchase, and pull-out<br />

resistance, and offers the possibility<br />

to backing out the pin without<br />

compromising fixation.<br />

U-shaped thread<br />

Self-drilling tip<br />

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