Building on success . . . Founded upon the established principles of Synthes LCP technology and the first generation elbow plates, the Variable Angle LCP Elbow Plating System aims to: Further reduce the risk of soft tissue irritation by taking into account the poor soft tissue coverage of the elbow, thereby improving the plate profile, optimizing the anatomical plate contours and enabling the screw heads to sit flush in the plate hole. Offer simplicity and adaptability: variable angle locking technology combines the simplicity of the established LCP screw insertion technique with the possibility...

Respond to the specifics of proximal ulna fractures by recognizing the particular biomechanical requirements of each fracture type and therefore offering specific implants with optimized shapes and screw configurations. Provide multiple distal humerus plate configurations including parallel and perpendicular plating, thereby allowing surgeons to choose their preferred solution. . . . improving patient care.

Reduce the risk of soft tissue irritation Poor soft tissue coverage of the elbow makes the area prone to implant prominence. The VA-LCP Elbow Plating System reduces the risk of soft tissue irritation through focused improvements to the implant design and profile. Plate design Optimized metaphyseal plate profile, together with rounded edges and an improved anatomical plate fit minimize the prominence of the construct without compromising stability. Cross-section of the VA-LCP Distal Humerus Plate, medial (1) and the LCP Distal Humerus Plate, medial (2) at the level of the medial epicondyle.

Plate-screw interface designed for minimal screw-head prominence Variable angle locking screw 2.7: heads sit flush with the upper surface of the plate (1). Low-Profile Metaphyseal Compression Screw 2.7: alternative to a cortex screw (non-locking) with low-profile head (2) and 2.7 mm shaft (3).

An established approach to instrumentation and implantation reduces complexity and ensures a familiar technique. Predefined optimized screw angles 1 The predefined angles are optimized for common fracture patterns for average anatomy. 2 Use of the predefined angles reduces the risk of screw collisions within the same plate and improves safety during screw insertion.

Variable angle locking 3 Variable angle locking screws 2.7 mm give the surgeon the ability to create a fixed-angle construct with the freedom of +/-15° off-axis screw angulation. This enables the surgeon to: – Adapt screw angulations to patient anatomy – Capture specific fracture fragments – Adjust screw trajectory after plate bending – Position screws precisely to avoid joint penetration Plate contouring Specific design features facilitate accurate plate contouring where needed: 4 Undercuts in the metaphyseal part allow plate contouring to the distal humeral columns and olecranon, respectively....

Responding to the specifics of the proximal ulna Fracture-specific proximal ulna plates enable the surgeon to address the specific biomechanical requirements of each fracture pattern while minimizing irritations of the adjacent soft tissue. Proximal Olecranon Plate Olecranon Plate 1 Long proximal extension and multiple screw options secure small olecranon fragments and neutralize the forces of the triceps muscle. 2 Notches minimize interference with the triceps tendon. 3 Reduced shaft thickness minimizes plate prominence. 1 Proximal extension with multiple screw options secures the olecranon...

Proximal Ulna Plate, extra-articular 1 Reinforced shaft neutralizes diaphyseal bending forces. 2 Minimized proximal extension avoids interference with the triceps tendon.

Choose your preferred plate configuration Plate configurations The VA-LCP Elbow Plating System offers three main double-plating configurations for the distal humerus. Perpendicular, with lateral support

VA-LCP Distal Humerus Plates The plates offer multiple screw configurations for the medial and lateral columns, and the articular block. 1 Medial Plate The standard medial column plate. 2 Medial Plate, with extension The extension buttresses the medial epicondyle and includes an ascending screw that stabilizes the medial column. 3 Lateral Plate The lateral plate for the parallel-plating configuration. 4 Dorsolateral Plate The dorsolateral plate for the perpendicular-plating configuration with screws targeting the capitellum. 5 Dorsolateral Plate, with lateral support The screws from the lateral...

All technique guides are available as PDF files at www.synthes.com/lit Synthes and LCP are trademarks of Synthes, Inc. or its affiliates Building on success. VA-LCP Elbow Plating System.