Generic veterinary bone plate ALPS® PIP

proximalfor canines

Arthrodesis of the interphalangeal joint has become a common orthopedic procedure performed in large animals, specifically horses. Two sizes of three-hole ALPS® plates were designed for this purpose. ALPS® PIP plates use ALPS® Technology which combines various features essential to insure fast healing after surgery: Preserves Vascular Supply. All ALPS® plates are designed to minimize the contact – area of a plate with the periosteum and to minimize vascular damage. This results in accelerated healing. Anchor the way you want it. ALPS® PIP plates allow the use of monocortical and bicortical locking screws, as well as conventional screws in compression and angulation. Contouring possible. The plates can be contoured in all planes and are made from titanium. Reduced risk of infection. All components are manufactured from titanium alloy, which is biocompatible and reduces the risk of infection. The ALPS® PIP system was made available for clinical use following an in-vitro study performed by Aleksandar Vidovic that confirmed its viability and comparable strength to that of existing plate systems. Arthrodesis of the interphalangeal joint in horses has become a common orthopedic procedure performed in large animals. Two sizes of 3 hole ALPS plates were designed for this purpose. The Advanced Locking Plate System (PIP)* plates minimize contact with the periosteum, allow for use of monocortical and bicortical locking, as well as conventional screws in compression and angulation, can be contoured in all planes and are made from commercially pure titanium, screws from a titanium alloy,