Femur veterinary bone plate PGR

for canines

The PGR device is a unique solution to address the condition of patellar luxation where the kneecap dislocates from its normal location in the patellar groove. It is the first and only device on the market to restore a functional patellar groove. Patello-femoral degenerative joint disease is a frequent, often ignored consequence of some of the most common conditions of the canine stifle such as patellar luxation or cruciate ligament degeneration and rupture. Surgical treatments of patellar luxation, whether by tibial tuberosity transposition or by corrective osteotomies of the femur and/or tibia combined with patellar groove deepening by one of several methods, seek restoration of joint stability. The PGR implant provides: Immediate stability of patella in a smooth artificial groove to prevent luxation Easy and secure fixation by a two component design consisting of a base plate and an artificial groove Low friction ensured by a smooth Amorphous Diamond-Like Carbon (ADLC) coated groove surface with very low friction coefficient (m=0.05 on steel), offering the possibility of maintaining heat generation below the threshold of thermal necrosis. Rapid bone ingrowth of the baseplate facilitated by BioCer® surface treatment More than 10 different sizes to ensure ideal fit for every dog breed Ostectomy of the patellar groove just cranially to the insertion of the tendon of the long digital extensor creates a broad, well perfused cancellous bone bed onto which the base plate is secured by titanium bone screws. The groove component is then attached to the base plate by means of three conical pegs fitted into receiving conical holes.