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6    DePuy Synthes  3.5 mm LCP

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 Extra-articular Distal Humerus Plate  Surgical Technique

Preparation

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Preoperative planning

Required sets

01.104.010/  3.5 mm LCP Extra-articular Distal Humerus 
01.104.020  Plate Set (stainless steel or titanium) 

105.434/ 

Small Fragment LCP Instrument and  

145.434 

Implant Set (stainless steel or titanium) 

Optional sets

01.104.000  3.5 mm LCP Elbow System

01.104.004  3.5 mm LCP Titanium Elbow System 

Complete the preoperative radiographic assessment and  
prepare the preoperative plan. Use the x-ray template for  
3.5 mm LCP Extra-articular Distal Humerus Plate to determine 
the length of the plate and the position of the screws.

Summary of Contents for LCP

Page 1: ...Part of the DePuy Synthes Locking Compression Plate LCP System 3 5 mm LCP Extra articular Distal Humerus Plate Surgical Technique ...

Page 2: ...ert Two Most Distal Locking Screws 10 Insert Locking Screws 13 Implants 15 Instruments 16 Set List 19 Image intensifier control MR Information The 3 5 mm LCP Distal Humerus Plates System has not been evaluated for safety and compatibility in the MR environment It has not been tested for heating migration or image artifact in the MR environment The safety of the 3 5 mm LCP Distal Humerus Plates Syst...

Page 3: ...l humerus Locking screws engaged in the plate create a fixed angle construct that enhances fixation in osteopenic bone Combi holes combine a dynamic compression unit DCU hole with a threaded hole providing the flexibility of axial compression and locking capability throughout the plate shaft Available with 4 6 8 10 12 or 14 elongated Combi holes to allow greater adjustment of plate placement on th...

Page 4: ...m LCP Extra articular Distal Humerus Plate Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes 3 Elongated Combi holes accept 3 5 mm locking screws 3 5 mm cortex screws and 4 0 mm cancellous bone screws Limited contact design ...

Page 5: ...nd the personality of the fracture Preservation of blood supply Preservation of the blood supply to soft tissues and bone by gentle reduction techniques and careful handling In 1958 the AO formulated four basic principles which have become the guidelines for internal fixation 1 2 Anatomic reduction Fracture reduction and fixation to restore anatomical relationships Early active mobilization Early ...

Page 6: ...3 5 mm LCP Extra articular Distal Humerus Plate Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes 5 Indications The 3 5 mm LCP Extra articular Distal Humerus Plate is indicated for fractures of the distal humerus ...

Page 7: ...l or titanium 105 434 Small Fragment LCP Instrument and 145 434 Implant Set stainless steel or titanium Optional sets 01 104 000 3 5 mm LCP Elbow System 01 104 004 3 5 mm LCP Titanium Elbow System Complete the preoperative radiographic assessment and prepare the preoperative plan Use the x ray template for 3 5 mm LCP Extra articular Distal Humerus Plate to determine the length of the plate and the...

Page 8: ...osterior side of a standard Kocher approach Proximally one can identify the radial nerve in the manner described by Gerwin et al 2 Precaution If the plate is long the radial nerve must be elevated off the back of the humerus and the plate placed underneath Otherwise the radial nerve rarely needs to be identified by more than palpation and almost never needs to be isolated or elevated with these fr...

Page 9: ...t a safe distance from the olecranon fossa so that complete elbow extension is not impeded The position of the plate should allow distal screw insertion through the lateral flange to reach far into the trochlea Due to varying patient anatomy slight bending may be necessary Contour the plate as needed using the bending irons or the plate bending press Reduce Fracture 1 Reduce fracture and fix tempo...

Page 10: ...StarDriveTM Screwdriver Shaft T15 After reducing the fracture apply the plate and insert a nonlocking screw through the center of the DCU portion of an elongated Combi hole proximal to the fracture Use the 2 5 mm drill bit through the 3 5 mm universal drill guide to predrill the bone For the neutral position press the drill guide down in the nonthreaded hole Use the depth gauge to determine screw ...

Page 11: ...plates to 14 mm wide 511 773 Torque Limiting Attachment 1 5 Nm quick coupling Insert the 1 6 mm wire sleeve into the threaded drill guide Insert the threaded drill guide assembly into the most distal locking hole until fully seated Insert a 1 6 mm threaded K wire through the wire sleeve and drill to the desired depth Verify K wire placement under image intensification to determine if final screw p...

Page 12: ...y sliding the tapered end of the direct measuring device over the K wire down to the wire sleeve Remove the direct measuring device K wire and 1 6 mm wire sleeve leaving the threaded drill guide in place Under image intensification predrill for the screw with the 2 8 mm drill bit Remove the threaded drill guide ...

Page 13: ...a click is heard If a power tool is used reduce speed when inserting the head of the locking screw into the plate Repeat this process for the second most distal locking screw Note If additional compression of the distal fragment to the plate is needed insert a 4 0 mm cancellous screw before inserting the locking screws This screw may be inserted into one of the proximal locking holes in the head o...

Page 14: ...epth Gauge for small screws 511 773 Torque Limiting Attachment 1 5 Nm quick coupling Determine where locking screws will be used in the shaft portion of the plate Working from the fracture up the shaft insert locking screws into the preferred holes until the desired fixation is achieved Insert the 2 8 mm threaded drill guide into the locking portion of the Combi hole until fully seated Use the 2 8...

Page 15: ...cking screw with the appropriate screwdriver shaft hexagonal or StarDrive Recess attached to the 1 5 Nm TLA Insert the screw manually or by power until a click is heard If a power tool is used reduce speed when inserting the head of the locking screw into the plate If desired the cortex screw used for preliminary fixation and compression may be removed ...

Page 16: ...3 5 mm Locking Screws Found in the Small Fragment LCP Instrument Set Used in the locking portion of the Combi holes or in round locking holes Create a locked fixed angle screw plate construct Fully threaded shaft Self tapping tip 3 5 mm Cortex Screws Found in the Small Fragment LCP Instrument Set May be used in the DCU portion of the Combi holes Compress the plate to the bone or create axial compr...

Page 17: ...P Drill Guide long for 3 5 mm LCP plates for use with 03 122 002 03 122 002 2 8 mm Drill Bit quick coupling 248 mm 95 mm calibration for use with 03 122 001 292 20 2 0 mm Kirschner Wire 150 mm trocar point 292 71 1 6 mm Kirschner Wire with Thread 150 mm trocar point 5 mm thread length 310 25 2 5 mm Drill Bit quick coupling 110 mm 310 288 2 8 mm Drill Bit quick coupling 165 mm 311 43 Handle with qu...

Page 18: ...5 StarDrive Screwdriver T15 314 03 Small Hexagonal Screwdriver Shaft quick coupling 314 116 StarDrive Screwdriver Shaft T15 quick coupling 319 01 Depth Gauge for small screws 323 023 1 6 mm Wire Sleeve 312 648 2 8 mm Threaded Drill Guide 314 02 Small Hexagonal Screwdriver with Holding Sleeve ...

Page 19: ...ding Iron for 2 7 mm and 3 5 mm plates 150 mm length used with 329 05 329 05 Bending Iron for 2 7 mm and 3 5 mm plates 150 mm length used with 329 04 511 770 Torque Limiting Attachment 1 5 Nm or 511 773 Torque Limiting Attachment 1 5 Nm quick coupling 323 36 3 5 mm Universal Drill Guide 323 025 Direct Measuring Device 324 024 Push Pull Reduction Device 324 031 Threaded Plate Holder long for 3 5 mm...

Page 20: ...Humerus Plates left Stainless Length Steel Titanium Holes mm 02 104 024 04 104 024S 4 122 02 104 026 04 104 026S 6 158 02 104 028 04 104 028S 8 194 02 104 030 04 104 030S 10 230 02 104 032 04 104 032S 12 266 02 104 034 04 104 034S 14 302 Required Set 105 434 Small Fragment LCP Instrument and Implant Set with self tapping screws or 145 434 Small Fragment LCP Instrument and Titanium Implant Set with...

Page 21: ...22 001 2 8 mm LCP Drill Guide long for 3 5 mm LCP plates 03 122 002 2 8 mm Drill Bit quick coupling 248 mm 95 mm calibration 329 02 Bending Iron for 4 5 mm plates 2 required 329 30 Plate Bending Press 398 81 Self Centering Bone Forceps size 1 240 mm length 14 mm small serrated jaw speed lock 399 121 Bone Holding Forceps soft ratchet for plates to 14 mm wide 511 770 Torque Limiting Attachment 1 5 N...

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