Zimmer Biomet A.L.P.S., Surgical Technique

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A.L.P.S.
Hand Fracture System
7. Achieve temporary fixation
of the plate
• This may include initial placement of k-wires
proximally and distally to assess plate contour
(Use 0.028" and 0.035" k-wires through the
1.5 mm F.A.S.T. Guide inserts and 0.045" and
0.062" k-wires through the 2.5 mm)
• Determine whether any screws will be placed
in compression node
• This may include placing the drill bit or k-wire
in one F.A.S.T Guide insert to assist in plate
fixation while another screw is placed
• In-situ contouring, when necessary, can be
provided once screw fixation proximally
and distally to the fracture is afforded
8. Drill and remove
F.A.S.T. Guide inserts
• After drilling with the appropriate drill (1.1 mm
silver drill for a 1.5 mm screw and 2.0 mm gold
drill for a 2.5 mm screw), remove the F.A.S.T.
Guide inserts
• When drilling through the compression slot,
use the soft tissue guide and drill on the side
of the slot furthest from the fracture site
• To remove a F.A.S.T. Guide insert press the screw
driver tip into the F.A.S.T. Guide insert and turn
counter clockwise to disengage the guide
• The F.A.S.T. Guide inserts are disposable
and must be removed