Calcaneal Locking Plate
Calcaneal Locking Plate The Calcaneal Locking Plates are designed to address complex fractures and osteotomies of the calcaneus, including, but not limited to extraarticular, intraarticular, joint depression, tongue type and severely comminuted fractures. The plates are applied to the lateral side. The plate has 15 threaded holes, which accept 2.7 mm and 3.5 mm Cortex Screws as well as 3.5 mm Locking Screws. The numerous holes enable versatility and provide options to address multiple fragments and fracture patterns. It provides a fixed angle construct and a buttress to the articular surface of the calcaneus. The distal end of the plate has two bendable tabs to give support for the anterior process and plantar fragments. The plate is available in two sizes, short and large, and comes in a left and a right version. At the moment, the plate is available in stainless steel. A version in a special kind of titanium with 15% molybdenum is under development. Several new instruments were developed for the convenient use of this plate:
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