Proximal Humerus Plate Eight double threaded 4.0/3.5 vas

Item no. 5.07933.8X

This implant was designed with a focus on providing a precise anatomical fit and the ideal diverging screw position in the area of the humeral head.

Treatment of proximal humerus fractures

Proximal humeral fractures represent 5% of all fractures in humans. Treating these fractures is challenging due to the anatomical features of the shoulder joint, which is
stabilised by soft tissue only. The variable angle-stable double-threaded proximal humerus plate with 8 head holes for 4.0/3.5 screws allows surgeons to treat both simple and complex proximal humerus fractures.

Advantages

Guide block for the head area, for easy fitting
Suitable for deltopectoral and deltoid-splitting approach
Optimal adjustment of plate height using the guide block
Temporary fixation of plate and guide block regardless of screw application
Improved ability to fix the tubercle to the plate through optimised penetration with surgical needles
To fill the head holes in the plate head, the surgeon can choose between three angle-stable double-threaded screw types: Ø 3.5 mm cortical /Ø 4.0 mm cortical and Ø 4.0 mm cancellous screws
No additional risk to vital ventromedial blood supply
Access to greater tubercle, frequently subject to dorsocranial dislocation
The reduction result can easily be reviewed by means of craniocaudal X-ray images
Easy to manipulate fragments using sutures
Holes are inclined and undercut, making it easy to fix the sutures through the plate
Can also be used to treat existing (partial) rotator cuff tears

Facts

8 head holes
Variable angle-stable
Pure titanium
For screws 4.0/3.5 mm
Plate thickness 3.0 mm
Shaft width 13 mm with 2, 3, 4 and 5 holes in the plate shaft to reduce bone contact (to protect the periosteum)
Variable angle-stable double-threaded combination holes in the head area for Ø 4.0 mm angle-stable double-threaded cortical and cancellous screws or Ø 3.5 mm angle-stable double-threaded cortical screws
Combination holes in shaft for standard or angle-stable double-threaded cortical screws Ø 3.5 mm
Elongated hole for intra-operative alignment of the plate
Fixation holes for Kirschner wires
Fixation holes for rotator cuff refixation
Uniform plate versions for left and right
Anatomical fit for the humeral head
Divergent screw position in the head area
The guide block can be used to assist with angle-stable fixation in the head holes.
Available lengths: 63 mm to 253 mm (2-hole to 14-hole)