ORTHOLOC™ Forefoot Fracture System SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

ORTHOLOC™ Forefoot Fracture System Surgical Technique

Introduction - Thread Design - Screw Design ORTHOLOC™ Forefoot Fracture System Surgical Technique - Plate Selection - Temporary Fixation - Screw Selection - Screw Placement - Compression Feature ORTHOLOC™ Forefoot Fracture System Applications Ordering Information Proper surgical procedures and techniques are the responsibility of the medical professional. The following guidelines are furnished for information purposes only. Each surgeon must evaluate the appropriateness of the procedures based on his or her personal medical training and experience. Prior to use of the system, the surgeon should...

Introduction Chapter Title The ORTHOLOC™ Forefoot Fracture System marks a new level of surgical flexibility and performance for forefoot fracture and osteotomy fixation. Featuring the innovative ORTHOLOC™ polyaxial locked plate technology; this system gives the surgeon the options of a traditional non-locking plate with the stability of a locking screw/plate construct. »» STRENGTH: 1.5mm titanium locking plates for surgical strength and post-op holding power. »» VERSATILITY: Multiple screw/plate options and ORTHOLOC™ polyaxial locking technology provides a multitude of surgical options and fixation...

ORTHOLOC™ Forefoot Fracture System Surgical Technique Plate Selection After appropriate dissection and reduction of the fracture/osteotomy site has been achieved, choose an ORTHOLOC™ Forefoot Fracture plate that best achieves the fixation goals specific to the anatomy and indication. | table 1 Straight Plate Akin Plate Plate Thickness Available Lengths Plate Width *Universal left/right Temporary Fixation Place the selected plate on the bone and provisionally fixate using the temporary fixation pins. The temporary fixation pins can be used in the K-wire holes if provided or in any of the plate...

Screw Selection The ORTHOLOC™ 2.0/2.4mm plates will accept a 2.0mm or 2.4mm ORTHOLOC™ locking or non-locking screw. Screw selection is based on anatomy and fixation goals. Select the most appropriate screw to achieve the surgical goals specific to the indication and patient. | table 2 Screw Options SCREW Color Magenta (Gold Head) Bronze (Gold Head) Available Lengths The ORTHOLOC™ locking screw can be used at up to 15 degrees off axis to the plate threads. Once the appropriate screw angle is determined, place the polyaxial drill guide into the desired plate screw hole. | Figure 2 Screw length...

Screw Placement In general, bicortical fixation is not required with ORTHOLOC™ locking screws; however, it should be strongly considered in cases of highly comminuted fractures or unstable osteotomies. Choose the locking screw that corresponds with the previously selected drill diameter and length determined. Use the Star 7 Driver to drive the screw until the proximal locking threads of the locking screw are fully engaged with the plate or until the head of the non-locking screws sits flush with the plate. Compression Feature Compression across a fracture/osteotomy site can be achieved using...

ORTHOLOC™ Forefoot Fracture System Applications Forefoot Osteotomies Metatarsal Neck Fractures Metatarsal Shaft Fractures Metatarsal Base Fractures Appendix 1 ORTHOLOC™ Forefoot Fracture System Applications

Ordering Information Plate Options PART NO. LESS MET STRAIGHT PLATE 3-HOLE LESS MET STRAIGHT PLATE 4-HOLE LESS MET STRAIGHT PLATE 6-HOLE 2.0mm Locking Screws PART NO. Appendix 2 Ordering Information

Appendix 2 Ordering Information

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