Wrist arthrodesis plate 3.703 series

dorsallockingtitanium

Contraindications Absolute: • Health condition precluding surgery. • Allergic reactions to the metal from which the implant is made. • Active infection. Relative: • Significant weakening of the bone making it impossible to install/stabilize the implant properly. • Abnormal perfusion of fracture area or surgical site. • Excessive obesity. • Lack of adequate tissue coverage. • Psychiatric disorders or the disorders of the musculoskeletal system which may create a risk of fusion failure or complications in the postoperative period. • Other medical conditions that exclude the potential benefits of the treatment. Procedure stages • Remove cartilage from the fused joints (according to the drawing). • Dorsal surface decortication of the: radial, scaphoid, lunar, capitate bone and Lister's tubercle removing. • Insert bone graft. • Insertion of the plate and its positioning. • Temporary stabilization of the implant using Kirschner wires. • Introduction of the screws in the distal part of the plate. • Introduction of the screws in the proximal part of the plate. • Making X-Ray film to make sure the plate and screws are positioned properly. • Closing the wound.