2.7 MM LCP T-FUSION PLATE
The 2.7 MM LCP T-Fusion Plate is a specialized orthopedic implant used in foot and ankle surgeries, particularly in fusion procedures involving the midfoot or tarsometatarsal (TMT) joints. Here are its specifications and common uses:
Specification
- Material: Typically made from titanium alloy, chosen for its strength, durability, and biocompatibility.
- Thickness: The plate usually has a thickness of 2.7 millimeters, providing sufficient stability and support for fusion procedures.
- Plate Design: The T-Fusion Plate is named for its T-shaped design, featuring a central stem or body with wings extending perpendicular to it. This design allows for stable fixation and fusion of bones in the midfoot or TMT joints, typically the first TMT joint.
- Locking Mechanism: Utilizes a locking screw mechanism, allowing screws to securely lock into the plate, providing enhanced stability compared to traditional screw fixation.
- Variable Angle Screw Holes: The plate typically includes variable angle screw holes, allowing surgeons flexibility in screw placement to achieve optimal compression and fixation during fusion surgery.
Uses
- Tarsometatarsal Fusion: The primary use of the T-Fusion Plate is in fusion procedures involving the midfoot or TMT joints, particularly fusion of the first TMT joint. Fusion may be indicated for conditions such as severe arthritis, deformities, instability, or trauma.
- Charcot Arthropathy: It may be used in cases of Charcot arthropathy, a condition characterized by progressive degeneration and deformity of the foot, where fusion is necessary to stabilize the foot and alleviate pain.
- Revision Surgery: The plate can be employed in revision surgeries where previous interventions have failed to achieve fusion or stability of the midfoot or TMT joints. Trauma: Used in traumatic injuries involving the midfoot or TMT joints, such as fractures or dislocations, where fusion is required for stabilization and pain management.
Overall, the 2.7 MM LCP T-Fusion Plate serves as a specialized and reliable orthopedic implant for achieving fusion of the midfoot or TMT joints, addressing a range of conditions such as arthritis, deformities, instability, or trauma to enhance patient comfort and function.