Distal Radius Plate Instrument and Implant Set Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes 6
Dorsal Plate Technique
Cut plate
Place the pliers in the right hand. To cut the plate,
open the pliers and slide the plate into the cutting
slot from the left side as shown. The underside
of the plate must be oriented toward the tip
of the pliers.
Cut the plate between the holes by
aligning the plate in the center of the cutting slot.
Do not cut through a plate hole.
Squeeze the
pliers closed to cut the plate.
Note:
Most cases will require removing holes from
each arm and leg of the plate in order to fit patient
anatomy and provide sufficient stability without
increasing tissue dissection.
Shape template
Temporarily position the bending template [329.599]
over the distal radius. Verify plate length and contour,
then compare it to the distal radius plate.
Note:
The bending template
can be used for either
right- or left-hand plates.
Note:
If a more proximal plate
placement is desired, it may be
necessary to remove 1–2 mm
of the distal portion of
Lister’s tubercle.
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Bending/
Cutting Pliers
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With pliers open,
insert plate into
left side of
cutting slot
CORRECT:
Underside of plate
towards tip of pliers. Cut between
plate holes where handles
interface.
INCORRECT:
Top of plate towards
tip of pliers.
Underside
of plate
Cutting slot
Underside
of plate
must be
UP
