Product Overview
Hintermann Distractors 6" facilitates precise joint mobilization and bone positioning during orthopedic trauma and corrective osteotomies. Available in multiple variations to accommodate diverse surgical requirements, the instrument mounts directly over pre-placed Steinmann pins or Kirschner wires. A knurled adjustment wheel delivers calibrated spreading forces without slipping, giving the surgical team hands-free access to cartilage margins and fusion sites during complex hindfoot operations.
Key Features:
• Pin-retaining clamps secure firmly onto Kirschner wires without rotational slippage.
• Calibrated adjustment wheel provides smooth, gradual joint distraction.
• Compact 6" frame delivers high spreading force within confined operative margins.
• Surgical-grade stainless steel body maintains alignment through repeated autoclave cycles.
Uses & Applications:
• Separates the tibiotalar joint space during open ankle arthrodesis.
• Mobilizes subtalar and midtarsal bones during hindfoot fusion surgery.
• Maintains calibrated bone distraction for articular surface debridement and grafting.
