Precice Applied

The Precice system uses distraction osteogenesis. Interaction between magnets in the device and an ERC allow for precise, adjustable and customizable distraction throughout the lengthening phase of treatment. Following the corticotomy being made and during the lengthening phase, the Precice implant is gradually lengthened based on the patient's requirements with the hand-held ERC.

The patient's lengthening prescription can be entered into the ERC by the physician. When the desired length is achieved, intramedullary fixation continues to provide stability throughout the consolidation phase.

Key Benefits

Fewer total procedures

Patients treated with Precice for limb length discrepancy (LLD) have less surgeries than previous standard of care.3

Patient preferred

Physical therapy is less challenging, patients can return to full range of motion (ROM) and daily activity quicker.1,2

Less pain medication

Pain scores and length of time required for prescription pain medication is significantly lower than previous standard of care.1,2

Avoid operating on the healthy limb

It is no longer required to shorten the healthy limb to avoid pain and issues associated with an external frame.1,2

Quicker healing

It takes an average of 31.3 days to heal with Precice compared to 47.1 days with an external device.1,2

Weight bear faster

Earlier ability to bear full weight without aids compared to a mono-lateral frame.1,2

Regenerate speed and formation

Regenerate forms faster with less deformity.1,2

Accuracy

Able to accurately achieve desired lengthening through ERC technology.1,2

Fewer scars

Patients significantly happier with fewer scars.1,2

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Reach Your Height is a resource dedicated to providing information to patients with limb length discrepancy.

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Is Precice right for me?

If you require surgery, your physician may determine that a procedure with Precice is a good option for you. The associated condition and information are available through the link below.

Conversely, your physician may determine that a procedure with Precice is not a good option for you. It is important to discuss this with your physician in order to determine the best course of treatment for you. A procedure with Precice may be used to treat the following condition:

Limb length discrepancy

1. Laubscher M, Mitchell C, Timms A, et al. Outcomes following femoral lengthening. An initial comparison of the Precice intramedullary lengthening nail and the LRS external fixator monorail system. Bone Joint J 2016;98-B:1382-8.
2. Landge V, Shabtai L, Gesheff M, et al. Patient satisfaction after limb lengthening with internal and external devices. J Surg Orthop Adv 2015;24(3):174-9.
3. Richardson, S, Schairer W, Fragomen A, et al. Cost comparison of femoral distraction osteogenesis with external lengthening over a nail versus internal magnetic lengthening nail. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2019;27(9):e430-e436.

Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Proper surgical procedure is the responsibility of the medical professional. Operative techniques are furnished as an informative guideline. Each surgeon must evaluate the appropriateness of a technique based on his or her personal medical credentials and experience.
The PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System is intended for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone transport of long bones in patients age 18 years and older.
Please refer to the Instructions For Use supplied with the product for specific information on the indications for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions, cautions and sterilization. Instructions For Use are also available by contacting us.

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