MicroLift®

MicroLift® is a purpose-built, closed-housing mechanical platform for controlled single-axis transverse bone transport. Designed to eliminate operator variability and deliver a reproducible biological stimulus for Non-Union & Pseudoarthrosis, Bone & Soft Tissue Defects, and Microvascular Regeneration (TTT) Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport for limb salvage in diabetic foot ulcer and CLTI patients.

Built on the Ilizarov tension-stress principle, MicroLift® applies controlled mechanical distraction to the tibial cortex to trigger a sustained angiogenic response — stimulating neovascularization and microcirculatory regeneration in the ischemic limb. The system connects to the tibia using half pins and functions as a unilateral external fixation construct that stabilizes the cortex while enabling gradual mechanical transport during treatment. It may be used as a standalone device or in combination with Smart Fixator® circular or hexapod frames to create hybrid constructs.

Isolated DFU / CLTI without structural deformity

Standard TTT protocol — proximal medial tibia

Simplified assembly and postoperative management

Outpatient-compatible patient self-adjustment

Shorter total treatment course

Charcot neuroarthropathy with instability

Active osteomyelitis requiring staged management

Multiplanar deformity correction concurrent with TTT

Periprosthetic or complex long bone reconstruction

One mechanical ecosystem — simultaneous microvascular stimulation and deformity correction

The hybrid construct enables simultaneous microvascular stimulation via MicroLift® and multiplanar deformity correction via Smart Fixator® hexapod — within the same mechanical ecosystem. Indicated when axial correction is required alongside the TTT protocol.

Every mechanical element of MicroLift® is engineered to minimize operator variability and deliver a consistent, reproducible biological stimulus throughout the transport cycle.

Enclosed mechanical body eliminates mechanical play. Predefined linear distraction axis prevents off-axis loading and soft tissue irritation from unintended external contact.

Each click delivers precisely 0.25 mm of distraction or compression. The adjustment knob automatically locks after each increment — no unintended advancement is possible.

Transport segment pins are placed in an angulated convergent (V-shaped) arrangement, significantly increasing pull-out resistance compared to parallel pin placement.

Full therapeutic transport range within a compact device footprint. A marked transport module provides visual confirmation of total accumulated transport distance at any stage.

UP/DOWN directional markings and numeric indicators (1–4) allow patients to perform prescribed daily turns without a clinic visit. Reduces care burden; improves adherence.

A plastic safety clip engages designated grooves on the fixator body to prevent unintended disengagement of the transport module during the distraction phase.

This product is CE-marked but has not been cleared by the FDA for distribution in the United States.