Treatment of finger phalangeal fractures using the Ichi-Fixator system: A prospective study of 12 cases

The ICHI-FIXATOR® system, a novel wire-connected external fixator, demonstrates efficacy in managing intra-articular fractures involving the proximal phalanx of the big toe

“…Consequently, patients are relieved of concerns about the potential risk of wire loosening, thereby reducing the risk of postoperative infection at the pin entry site [ 6 ]. An additional advantage of IFS is its low-profile configuration, which minimizes its influence on adjacent fingers [ [6] , [7] , [8] ]. The surgeon can flexibly manipulate the two inserted wires in various directions to determine the optimal position of the metal clamp, consequently mitigating the constraints on the patient's daily activities.…”

“…Recently, a novel wire-connected external fixator, the ICHI-FIXATOR® system (IFS) (Neomedical Co., Ltd., Saitama, Japan), has been developed. This system comprises two wires and an external wire fixator utilizing a metal clamp and has demonstrated efficacy in hand and digital fractures [ [6] , [7] , [8] ]. This system provides stronger fixation than conventional percutaneous pinning and enables controlled distraction and compression at the fracture site [ 8 ].…”

“…This system comprises two wires and an external wire fixator utilizing a metal clamp and has demonstrated efficacy in hand and digital fractures [ [6] , [7] , [8] ]. This system provides stronger fixation than conventional percutaneous pinning and enables controlled distraction and compression at the fracture site [ 8 ]. However, the use of this device for treating toe fractures has not been previously reported.…”