The multi-axial distal medial radius Locking Plate is an anatomically shaped plate with a fixed Angle support and a combined hole, enables the treatment of volar distal radius fractures.
Characteristics
1.The direction of the locking screw can be adjusted to adapt to the special shape of the fracture line. The multi-axial locking plate allows the locking screw to tilt 15° and the direction of screw placement is flexible. For comminuted intra-articular fractures, monoaxial Locking Plates need to be placed as close as possible to the watershed for better fixation, but this can lead to flexor tendon wear and increase the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. The multi-axial plate can be placed at the proximal side of the watershed, and the fracture fragment can be fixed and stabilized by changing the locking direction of the screws. For the fixation of the radial styloid block, the multi-axial locking plate also shows its superiority.
2.Angular stability,the multi-axial locking plate allows multi-angle and multi-plane fixation of screws, which effectively avoids reduction loss.
3.The polyaxial locking plate has smooth edge and less irritation to soft tissue, which can effectively reduce the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome.
4.The anatomy design does not need for reshaping during operation.
The following two points should be paid attention to in practical use, first, the locking strength will decrease with the increase of the Angle of the locking screw; Secondly, the risk of screw deformation increases after repeatedly changing the locking direction, so too large screw Angle or repeated diversion should be avoided during operation.
Medical tips
Most distal radius fractures can be treated nonoperatively, but if manual reduction is not satisfactory, surgery is required. The surgical methods of distal radius fractures include External Fixator, Kirschner wire fixation, volar or dorsal plate fixation, Intramedullary Nail fixation, etc. Volar distal radius plate are widely used in the treatment of distal radius fractures because they provide stable support, allow early functional exercise, and avoid the risk of extensor tendon wear or even rupture fixed by dorsal plates.
