Anatomy: spinethorax
Product: stabilizer
System: IDS
The IDS System (Inter-rib Distraction Stabilizer) is indicated for treatment of TIS – Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome in skeletally immature patients.
Usage of the IDS system allows to:
- increase thoracic volume,
- correct scoliosis,
- improve thoracic function,
- avoid growth-inhibiting procedures,
- obtain thoracic symmetry,
- proper lung development.
- progressive thoracic congenital scoliosis with concave fused ribs,
- progressive thoracic congenital scoliosis with flail chest,
- progressive thoracic congenital, neurogenic or idiopathic scoliosis,
- hypoplastic thorax syndrome including:
- Jarcho-Levin syndrome,
- Jeune’s syndrome,
- Achondroplasia,
- Ellis-van Creveld syndrome,
- acquired chest wall defect,
- chest wall tumor resection,
- traumatic flail chest,
- surgical separation of conjoined twins.
The product catalogue, instructions for use and surgical techniques can be downloaded here.
