Distal lateral femoral plate proximal lateral tibial plate distal anterolateral tibial plate distal medial tibial plate the axsos locking plate system is designed to treat periarticular or intraarticular fractures of the proximal humerus, distal femur, proximal tibia, and the distal tibia. Birds solved this issue by having the entire leg from the hips all the way to. The axsos 3 titanium locking plate system is intended for long bone fracture fixation. Please vote below and help us build the most advanced adaptive learning platform in medicine. Theaxsos locking plate system is designed to treat periarticular or intraarticular fractures of the proximal humerus, distal femur, proximal tibia and the distal tibia. Distal lateral femur ts plates of the axsostm locking plate system cleared under k061012 in regards to intended use, design, materials, and operational principles as a bone fixation device. Axial and rotational malreduction golf club deformity. Distal femur fractures of the elderlydifferent treatment.
In addition, patients who require multiple revision surgeries after a routine total knee replacement tkr for. The system consists of a smiles knee, a range of shafts in 15mm increments to suit differing lengths of resections, a range of. Femur distal medial tibia distal anterolateral tibia proximal lateral tibia 4. Proximal lateral tibia proximal medial tibia distal medial tibia distal anterolateral tibia 4. Because the knee is the largest weightbearing joint in the body, any defect can damage the protective articular cartilage and, over time, result in arthritis. The system design is based on clinical input from an international panel of experienced surgeons, data from literature, and both practical and biomechanical testing. Poor bone stock quality caused by osteoporosis often results in bad implant anchorage in the distal part with a high risk of secondary failures such as cutout. Knifelight femur axsos locking plate system carpal tunnel. Femur axsos 3 titanium operative technique distal lateral femur. This operative technique contains a simple stepbystep procedure for the implantation of the distal lateral. The axsos 3 ti locking plate system includes anatomically contoured monoaxial locking plates. Distal femur indicates the part of the thigh bone just above the knee. The axsos locking plate system is indicated for fixation of long bone fractures including fractures of the distal radius, the proximal humerus, the distal tibia, proximal tibia and the distal femur. Distal anterolateral tibia anterolateral approach to the.
Supine with option to flex the knee up to 60 over a leg support. From a populationbased implant design, a patented screwtoplate interface, and streamlined instrumentation, our focus is on creating a welldesigned plating system, giving you more. The purpose of this site is to serve as the resource for anyone interested in learning more about the ldf as a site to. Among the two steel implants, the axsos plate provided 10% larger stiffness p 0. Patella kinematics have been enhanced by incorporating a deepened patellar track to articulate with the duracon patellae.
The incidence of distal femur fracture in the elderly has been increasing recently, and commonly occurs with osteoporosis. The system design is based on clinical input from an international panel of experienced surgeons, data from literature, and both practicaland biomechanical testing. The distal femur is a common site for primary malignant bone tumors and, therefore, it frequently requires resection and reconstruction in an orthopedic oncology practice. Distal medial tibia medial approach to the distal tibia. Periprosthetic fractures diaphyseal and metaphyseal areas of long bones in pediatric patients the 4mm waisted compression plate indications.
A new anterolateral approach for type c fractures of the. Retrograde intramedullary nailing has been considered a good surgical. However, distal femur fractures secondary to lowenergy mechanisms are increasing in the elderly population, and this study indicates that the new anterolateral approach for type c fractures of the distal femur is a viable option in this expanding patient population. Evaluation of bone deformities of the femur, tibia, and. The medical device lateral distal femur plate axsos for you 3 hole left femur 10 l238mm is realized by stryker trauma ag. Implant material and design alter construct stiffness in distal femur. We investigated four plate systems for distal femur fixation axsos, lcp, periloc, polyax of differing designs and materials using bone. The axsos periarticular locking plate system is strykers range of axially stable locking plates with locking screws designed to treat peri or intraarticular fractures. It consists primarily of a proximal femur plate, a distal femur plate, and a curved femur shaft plate. Axsos1 locked plating comparison of subject to predicate subject device predicate device axsos distal lateral femur axsosthi distal lateral. Proximal and distal tibia, proximal humerus and distal femur. Tomofix medial distal femur plate surgical technique depuy synthes companies 1 warning. Distal lateral femoral plate the axsos locking plate system is intended for use in long bone fracture fixation. The mets distal femoral replacement system is designed as a modular system that can be used to replace diseased or deficient bone in the distal femur.
Indications include the proximal humerus, distal femur, and proximal and distal tibia. Periloc periarticular locked plating system for upper and. The conventional sps small and basic fragment sets are standard plating. Bone deformities that have been reported in association with mpl include coxa vara, varus deformity of the distal onethird of the femur, external torsion of the distal femur, shallow trochlear sulcus with poorly developed or absent medial ridge, hypoplasia of the medial condyle, medial displace. Open reduction and internal fixation of the distal femur. Megaprosthesis of the distal femur musculoskeletal key. Axsos implant overview distal tibia special features locking screws better resistance to pull out three unthreaded holes in metaphysis lagging through the plate for fixation of splits. This step also shows the position of a later placed screw and shows its relation to the joint surface. Medical device lateral distal femur plate axsos for you. Visualization of the distal femur under fluoroscopy in both the lateral and ap views is necessary. The distal part of the femur is considered the most distal 9 to 15 cm of the femur and can involve the articular surface.
The system design is based on clinical input from an international panel of experienced surgeons, data from literature, and both practical and. All femurs were radiographed prior to testing to insure no previous fractures. This is a great option as a stable implant for a medial closingwedge distal femoral osteotomy. Pdf implant material and design alter construct stiffness in distal.
Ax sos locking plate system cambridge orthopaedics. Babst department of trauma surgery, cantonal hospital lucerne, lucerne, switzerland summary this paper describes current treatment strategies of distal femoral fractures as well as their evidence based rationale. Knee distal femur and proximal tibia a critical adaptation for efficient bipedalsim relates to the need to keep the bodys center of gravity balanced over the stance leg during the stride cycle. Visualization of the distal femur under fluoroscopy in both the lateral and ap views is. Axsos 3 titanium operative technique 6 patient positioning. Knee distal femur and proximal tibia efossils resources. Axsos 3 titanium distal lateral femur locking plate system. Fractures of the distal femur, especially in the elderly patient, are an unsolved problem in orthopaedic and trauma surgery. Distal femur thighbone fractures of the knee orthoinfo. Please note that axsos 3 titanium is made out of a titanium alloy ti6al4v and is not compatible with any stainless steel plates or screws. Pdf retrograde intramedullary nailing for distal femur.
Implant material and design alter construct stiffness in. The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum in the pelvic bone forming the hip joint, while the distal part of the femur articulates with the tibia and kneecap, forming the knee joint. We investigated four plate systems for distal femur fixation axsos, lcp, peri loc, polyax of differing designs and materials using bone. Open reduction and internal fixation of the distal femur animesh agarwal definition distal femur fractures are difficult, complex injuries that can result in devastating outcomes. A supracondylar distal femur fracture model was created aoota 33a using 7 fresh frozen cadaver femurs. Axsos locking plate system distal lateral femoral plate please note. Monoaxial locking plate for treating distal femur fractures. Distal femur fractures that enter the the knee joint may heal with a defect in the normally smooth surface of the joint. A fracture of the distal femur is a break or crack that occurs anywhere within the lower region of the femur near the knee fractures of the distal femur are usually caused by direct injuriestrauma to the leg, associated with falls. Medical device lateral distal femur plate axsos for you 3 hole left femur 10 l238mm 627610. Axsos 3 titanium proximal lateral tibia locking plate system. Gmrs distal femoral surgical protocol introduction the gmrs distal femoral components are based on over a quarter of a century of clinical history. Implant material and design alter construct stiffness in distal femur locking plate fixation. Distal anterolateral tibia plate distal medial tibia plate distal lateral femoral plate proximal lateral tibial plate the axsos locking plate system is designed to treat periarticular or intraarticular fractures of the proximal humerus, distal femur, proximal tibia, and the distal tibia.
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