2.7 MM LCP X-PLATE
The 2.7 MM LCP X-Plate is a specialized orthopedic implant designed for fusion procedures involving the midfoot or metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints. Here are its specifications and common uses:
Specification
- Material: Typically constructed from titanium alloy, offering a combination of 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 X-Plate is named for its X-shaped design, featuring a central stem or body with arms extending in a crisscross pattern. This design allows for stable fixation and fusion of bones in the midfoot or MTP joints, typically providing multiple points of compression and stabilization.
- 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
- Midfoot Fusion: The primary use of the X-Plate is in fusion procedures involving the midfoot joints, such as the tarsometatarsal (TMT) joints or the midfoot-cuneiform joints. Fusion may be indicated for conditions such as severe arthritis, deformities, instability, or trauma.
- Metatarsophalangeal Fusion: It may also be used in fusion procedures involving the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints, particularly for fusion of the first MTP joint (big toe joint). Fusion of the MTP joints may be indicated for conditions such as severe arthritis, deformities, or instability.
- Revision Surgery: The plate can be employed in revision surgeries where previous interventions have failed to achieve fusion or stability of the midfoot or MTP joints.
- Trauma: Used in traumatic injuries involving the midfoot or MTP joints, such as fractures or dislocations, where fusion is required for stabilization and pain management.
Overall, the 2.7 MM LCP X-Plate serves as a specialized and reliable orthopedic implant for achieving fusion and stability of the midfoot or MTP joints, addressing a range of conditions such as arthritis, deformities, instability, or trauma to enhance patient comfort and function.