Radius compression plate 3.7067.605

distallockingtitanium

Contraindications Absolute: • Health condition precluding surgery. • Allergic reactions to the metal from which the implant is made. • Active infection. Relative: • Weakened bone (by disease, infection or prior implantation) making it impossible to install/stabilize the implant properly. • Abnormal perfusion of fracture area. • 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 • Reduction of fracture and stabilization of the fracture fragments using Kirschner wires. • The choice of implants - determining the length and position of the implant. • Insertion of the plate and its positioning. • Temporary stabilization of the implant using Kirschner wires. • Introduction of the screws in the distal parts of the plate. • Stabilization of the shaft using locking or compression screws. • Making X-Ray films as to make sure the plate and screws are positioned properly. • Wound closure.