Orthopaedic trauma care has advanced significantly in recent decades, with innovations in implants and surgical techniques making recovery faster and safer for patients. Among these innovations, locking plate systems have emerged as a game-changer in fracture fixation. They provide superior stability, especially in complex fractures and osteoporotic bones, where traditional plates may not perform effectively. [...]
Variable Angle Locking Plate (VALP) systems have become a game-changer in modern orthopedic and trauma surgery. They offer enhanced flexibility, improved fixation, and better outcomes in the management of complex fractures. This guide explores everything you need to know about these innovative implants—from their structure and functionality to clinical applications and advantages. Variable Angle Locking [...]
Secure Lock Wrist Fusion Plates are specialized orthopedic implants used in wrist arthrodesis, a surgical procedure that permanently fuses the wrist joint. These plates provide rigid fixation of the wrist bones—typically the distal radius, carpal bones, and sometimes metacarpals—to eliminate motion and relieve pain in severely damaged or arthritic wrists. Key Features of Secure Lock [...]
A Proximal Humerus Alpha Plate is a specialized orthopedic implant designed for the surgical fixation of fractures or reconstructions of the proximal (upper) part of the humerus, which is the long bone in the upper arm that connects the shoulder to the elbow. The Proximal Humerus Alpha Plate is a contoured metal plate, typically made [...]
A Distal Fibula Hook Plate is a specialized orthopaedic implant used to treat fractures and injuries at the distal end of the fibula, especially near the ankle joint. It is a type of locking or non-locking plate with hook-like projections at one end, designed to grip the bone securely for stable fixation. Key Features of [...]
Introduction to Variable Angle Plates Variable angle plates are advanced orthopaedic implants designed for fracture fixation, particularly in complex bone fractures. They allow surgeons to choose a screw trajectory within a certain range, rather than being restricted to a fixed trajectory, which is crucial for anatomical fit, biomechanical stability, and individualized patient treatment. Design and [...]
The Locking Medial Distal Tibia Plate is a specialized orthopedic implant used primarily in the surgical treatment of fractures of the distal (lower) third of the tibia. It belongs to a category of implants known as locking compression plates (LCPs) and is commonly used for internal fixation of complex fractures, especially those that are intra-articular, [...]
A Locking Compression Plate (LCP) Radius Fixed Angle Plate is a specialized orthopedic implant designed to stabilize fractures of the radius bone in the forearm, particularly in the distal region near the wrist. Here's a detailed overview of its key features and applications: Design and Structure: Material: Typically made from titanium or stainless steel, ensuring [...]
Locking plates are often utilized in the treatment of osteoporotic fractures due to their ability to provide stable fixation in bones with poor quality or reduced density, such as those affected by osteoporosis. Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures, and traditional fixation methods may not provide adequate stability. Locking plates differ from [...]
