Ilizarov Wire

Specifications - Ilizarov Wire

Ilizarov Wire fixators are used to treat fractures that are comminuted or near articular surfaces. They are also widely used in the corrective treatment of non-unions, post-trauma residual misalignment, and limb deformities (by distraction osteogenesis).The Ilizarov method of fracture fixation makes use of pre-tensioned, thin Ilizarov Wires that transfix the bone, supported by circular rings, which are connected using stiff longitudinal bars. Unlike other fixation methods, Ilizarov fixators are characterized by non-linear stiffness in the axial direction. The pre-tensioned Ilizarov Wires behave like beams and cables simultaneously, but with increasing load the cable behavior dominates, and their load carrying capacity changes non-linearly with the sagging of the wires. This results in a geometrically non-linear response in the form of a non-linear load-deflection curve.

Sizes and Uses of Ilizarov Wire

Our Ilizarov Wires are made from finest quality of SS 316L material to ensure highest quality. There are two types of Ilizarov Wires. (1) Ilizarov Wire with Olive and (2) Ilizarov Wire without Olive. Different sizes of Ilizarov Wires are:

  • Ilizarov Wire Bayonet Point, 1.5 and 1.8 mm diameter and 400 mm length
  • Ilizarov Wire Trocar Point, 1.5 and 1.8 mm diameter and 400 mm length
  • Ilizarov Olive Wire Bayonet Point, 1.5 and 1.8 mm diameter and 400 mm length
  • Ilizarov Olive Wire Trocar Point, 1.5 and 1.8 mm diameter and 400 mm length

Ilizarov Wires offer many advantages for external fixation of bones in the treatment of nonunions and bone defects and in limb lengthening, which may require prolonged treatment. Tensioning of these wires is critical to their ability to stabilize the bone fragments. Under compression or distraction loads, these wires deflect and increase their stiffness.