[Claw plates--new implants for para-articular osteosynthesis]
Unfallchirurgie
|December 1, 1986
Summary
Claw plates offer strong fixation for complex fractures near joints, simplifying surgical procedures. These versatile implants provide effective treatment for various bone fractures, excluding the femur.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Biomedical engineering
- Traumatology
Context:
- Fractures near joints often involve multiple bone fragments, posing fixation challenges.
- Existing surgical techniques may require extensive soft tissue dissection for joint-near fracture treatment.
- Osteotomies and complex fracture patterns necessitate robust and adaptable fixation devices.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and application of claw plates in treating joint-near fractures.
- To describe the design principles and surgical advantages of claw plate fixation.
- To assess the suitability of claw plates for various fracture types and bone sizes.
Summary:
- Claw plates, designed with integrated claws and screw fixation, provide strong stabilization for multiple fragment fractures and osteotomies, particularly in joint-near regions.
- Their adaptable shape and variable sizes allow for precise contouring to bone anatomy, accommodating different bone dimensions.
- Insertion requires no specialized instruments, and the technique allows for minimal surgical exposure around the joint.
Impact:
- Claw plates offer a successful alternative or adjunct to existing methods for treating complex fractures in long bones, excluding the femur.
- The technique facilitates strong fixation even in small bone fragments close to the joint.
- Ten years of experience indicate good clinical outcomes, supporting their use in orthopedic trauma surgery.
