DISTAL HUMERUS PLATES 2.8

FEATURES

Medial plate with recess to protect the ulnar nerve
Decreasing plate thickness at the plate end
Concave plate
Increased stability at the level of the fracture zone
Oblong hole for pre-fixation (2.8 mm cortical screw)
Compression hole
Screw holes for 2.8 mm TriLock locking or cortical screws
1.8 mm K-wire holes

CLINICAL BENEFITS

Anatomic plate design supports fracture reduction
Insertion of transcondylar TriLock locking screws in the distal condylar bone
Medial, lateral and posterolateral plate designs allow both 90° and 180° double plate configuration
Low profile plates for maximum soft tissue protection Plates can be contoured to address anatomic variations
Numerous intra-operative fixation options to address complex fractures due to a large number of screw holes
No lateral protrusion of the medial plate
Protection of the ulnar nerve with the medial plate
Reduces lateral soft tissue dissection proximally with the lateral plate
Good incorporation of distal fragments of the Capitulum by the posterolateral plate
Attachment of transcondylar screws with the posterolateral plate via a lateral flap
Reduction in plate thickness at the proximal end reduces the peak stresses in the humerus shaft
Easy to use system thanks to uniform screw dimension of 2.8 mm

COLOR CODE

Orange: APTUS 2.8

Categories: APTUS Elbow, Elbow, Medartis, Operative, Professionals

APTUS^® Elbow

The elbow is a complex joint with several articulating surfaces where the humerus, the radius and the ulna meet. Stability is achieved by a high number of ligaments and muscles attaching at the elbow. Fractures caused by direct or indirect trauma are quite frequent and often intra-articular. They may involve several bones and are frequently associated with ligamental injuries. In these cases, the restoration of the initial function of the articulation is very challenging.

Because the elbow has a strong tendency to stiffen after injury, early mobilisation is paramount. This can often only be achieved by open reduction and internal fixation. Medartis is developing a comprehensive range of plates, carefully matched to the complex anatomy of the elbow. These implants take advantage of Medartis' innovative TriLock technology providing multidirectional angular stability, which is beneficial for the treatment of intra-articular fractures of the elbow.

DOCUMENTATIE

Product Information Elbow System 2.0, 2.8 (Non-USA) Surgical Technique – Step by Step Elbow System 2.0, 2.8 (Non-USA) White Paper APTUS Elbow Distal Humerus (Non-USA)