VA-LCP Proximal Tibial Plate 3

[Pages:72]VA-LCP Proximal Tibial Plate 3.5

Part of the DePuy Synthes Variable Angle Periarticular Plating System

Surgical Technique

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This description alone does not provide sufficient background for direct use of DePuy Synthes products. Instruction by a surgeon experienced in handling these products is highly recommended.

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Table of Contents

Introduction Surgical Technique

Product Information MRI Information

VA-LCP Proximal Tibial Plate 3.5.

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The AO Principles of Fracture Management4

Preparation5 Plate Insertion and Fixation8 Screw Insertion in the Plate Head24 Screw Insertion in the Plate Shaft31 Screw Insertion in the Plate Neck43 Closure49 Implant Removal50 Care and Maintenance52

Plates53 Screws55 Instruments56 Sets64

MRI Information

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Notes Precautions WARNINGS

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VA-LCP Proximal Tibial Plate 3.5

Part of the DePuy Synthes Variable Angle Periarticular Plating System

The Variable Angle LCP Proximal Tibial Plate 3.5 is part of the VA-LCP Periarticular Plating System, which combines variable angle locking screw technology with conventional plating techniques.

Variable angle (VA) locking technology

VA locking holes allow +/- 15? off-axis screw angulation.

VA locking holes

Color-coded VA locking screw heads for differentiation from locking screws

VA locking combi-holes in the plate shaft combine compression and VA locking capabilities

VA locking combi-holes

Kirschner wire and suture holes

Long compression hole

Anatomically contoured plates

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Plates

? Available in small and large bend to cover a wide range of tibial shapes

? Available in 4 to 14 holes ranging from 87 mm to 237mm

Instrumentation

? Instrumentation for straight forward assembly and handling

? Aiming arm for screw insertion suitable for all applicable plate types (right, left, small bend, large bend)

Small Bend

Large Bend

Intended Use, Indications and Contraindications can be found in the corresponding system Instructions for Use.

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The AO Principles of Fracture Management

Mission

The AO's mission is promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.

AO Principles1,2

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Fracture reduction and fixation to restore anatomical relationships.

Fracture fixation pro viding absolute or relative stability, as required by the "personality" of the fracture, the patient, and the injury.

Preservation of the blood supply to soft-tissues and bone by g entle reduction techniques and careful handling.

Early and safe mobilization and rehabilitation of the injured part and the patient as a whole.

1M ?ller ME, Allg?wer M, Schneider R, Willenegger H. Manual of Internal Fixation. 3rd ed. Berlin, Heidelberg New York: Springer 1991. 2B uckley RE, Moran CG, Apivatthakakul T. AO Principles of Fracture Management: 3rd ed. Vol. 1: Principles, Vol. 2: Specific fractures. Thieme; 2017.

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Preparation

1. Preparation

Required sets

01.127.001

VA-LCP Proximal Tibial Plates 3.5, Stainless Steel

01.127.003

VA Instruments and Long Screw Insertion Instruments 3.5

01.127.004

Aiming Arm Instruments for VA-LCP Proximal Tibial Plates 3.5

VA Locking Screws B 3.5mm

Optional sets

01.122.015

Screw Insertion Instruments 3.5/4.0, in Modular Tray, Vario Case System

01.900.020

Extraction Set for Standard Screws Reduction Instruments

Cortex Screws B 3.5mm

Complete the preoperative radiographic assessment and prepare the preoperative plan.

Note: Preoperative planning of lag screws may be necessary.

In case of (associated) shaft fractures, it is essential to insert four screws per fragment. Be sure to choose a plate of appropriate length to incorporate these screws.

For information on fixation principles using conventional and locked plating techniques, please refer to the Synthes LCP Locking Compression Plate surgical technique.

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Preparation

2. Patient positioning

Position the patient supine on a radiolucent operating table. The leg should be freely movable. The contralateral leg can be placed in an obstetric leg holder. Visualization of the proximal tibia under fluoroscopy in both the lateral and AP views is necessary. Support the knee with towels to flex it into the appro priate position. Alternatively, the thigh can be placed and fixed in a leg holder in 50??80? flexion.

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