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Locking screwÌýtechnology givesÌýsurgeons the ability to create a fixed-angle construct while using familiar plating techniques. Multiple screw holesÌýare designedÌýwith optimal screw trajectoriesÌýtoÌýhelp capture small fragments.ÌýThe locking plate design does not require compression between the plate and bone to accommodate loading. Therefore, the screw purchase in the bone can be achieved with aÌýshallow thread profile.Ìý

The plate shaft includes ULS holes, which are figure-8 shaped and will accommodate standard or locking screws on either side of the hole. As a result, the plate can be used, depending upon the fracture situation, as compression plate, a locked internal fixator or as an internal fixation systemÌýcombiningÌýboth techniques. The plates enable theÌýsurgeonÌýto treat fractures using compression plating techniques with standard cortical and cancellous screws. ThisÌýis designed to allowÌýapplication of the implant as an internal fixator to bridge highly commuted zones while providing stable fixation, utilizing both standard and locking screws in the same construct. Additionally, the systemÌýis intended toÌýapplyÌýbi-directional axial compression within the construct as well as the ability to utilize unicortical locking fixation as necessary.