External Fixation Systems
Overview
Range overview
Kangli Orthopaedics manufactures external fixation systems in three formats: an upper limb instrument set, a lower limb instrument set, and sterile pin-and-rod kits. The two instrument sets are cases of matched parts — rods, clamps, connectors and pins — assembled at the table rather than as a fixed build, while each sterile kit is packed as one frame. All three are supplied in sterile packaging.
Upper limb external fixators, finger to shoulder
The upper limb set builds wrist-spanning frames across the radius and metacarpals, forearm and elbow frames, twin-rod constructs on the proximal humerus, and a mini fragment build across finger and palm bones. Articulated connectors let the frame turn at the elbow instead of following one straight axis, and paired forearm rods keep the span open.
Lower limb external fixators, pelvis to ankle
Straight side rods, transverse cross-members and clamp bodies make up the lower limb frames: proximal tibial, femoral shaft, proximal femoral, knee-spanning, A-type ankle, an anterior pelvic frame on iliac-crest pins, and a standard half-ring section on paired rods. Blue adjustment knobs sit at the upper and lower junctions.
Emergency sterile external fixators, packed per frame
The sterile kits are packed to build a single frame: four traction pins, four pin-to-rod clamps and one carbon fibre rod, in a length matched to humeral, tibial or femoral placement. Parts for temporary fixation come out of one pack, not a larger set.
Pins, rods and the external fixator manufacturer behind them
Pins come in 4 mm and 5 mm diameters across seven lengths from 80 mm to 200 mm; each set holds twelve variants. Rods, clamp housings and connectors are stainless steel, connecting rods are also offered in carbon fibre, and the upper limb pins in titanium alloy. Kangli Orthopaedics has built orthopaedic implants and instruments since 2002, and offers these orthopaedic external fixators on an OEM, ODM and OBM basis. Request a Quote for the component list.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is included in Kangli's external fixation range?
The range is three sets: an upper limb instrument set, a lower limb instrument set, and sterile kits. The upper limb set holds rods, clamp blocks, angled connectors, pins and connecting hardware; the lower limb set holds side rods, transverse connecting members, clamp bodies and pins. Both are assembled into frames freely, while the sterile kits arrive packed as a single pin-and-rod assembly. All three are supplied in sterile packaging.
Which frames can the upper limb instrument set be assembled into?
Five configurations are listed. A radius joint frame spans the wrist across to the metacarpals; a forearm frame places pins in the radius with a rod running out to the hand; an elbow frame bridges humerus and forearm; a proximal humeral frame carries clamps on twin rods; and a mini fragment build spans the finger and palm bones.
Which lower limb frame configurations does the set cover?
Seven: proximal tibial, femoral shaft, half ring (standard), proximal femoral, knee joint, pelvic and A-type ankle. Rods, cross-members and clamp bodies are assembled freely rather than followed as a fixed build, so one case of parts covers spans from the pelvis down to the foot. The half-ring section is curved and carried on paired rods, for purchase around the bone rather than across one face.
What pin diameters and lengths are available?
Pins are offered in 4 mm and 5 mm diameters and in seven lengths — 80, 100, 120, 130, 150, 180 and 200 mm — with twelve variants listed per set. Each pin carries a sharp triangular tip over a self-drilling, self-tapping tapered thread, and double-ended tips are offered, so either end can be presented to the driver.
What are the rods, clamps and pins made from?
Rods, clamp housings, collars and connecting members are stainless steel, which gives one material specification across a frame. Connecting rods are also offered in carbon fibre, combining high strength and corrosion resistance with low weight, so a longer span adds less mass hanging off the pins. Pins in the upper limb set are titanium alloy.
Can these frames be produced on an OEM or ODM basis?
Yes. Kangli Orthopaedics has manufactured orthopaedic implants and instruments since 2002, with around 200 employees, a campus of roughly 50 acres and CNC machining in-house, and works on an OEM, ODM and OBM basis. Devices reach more than 40 countries, 35 of them supplied directly. Tell us which frame configurations are needed and the sets can be quoted.