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DePuy Synthes
LISS DF
Technique Guide
LISS DF.
The less invasive stabilization
system for distal femur fractures.
Less invasive procedure
− A radiolucent handle facilitates the
insertion of the plate as well as accu-
rate and hassle-free percutaneous
placement of the screws.
− Additional instrumentation facilitate
indirect reduction.
Anatomically precontoured low
profile plates
– Intended to reduce soft tissue
problems
– No need for plate contouring
Note:
Excessive and repetitive bending is not
recommended as it may weaken the plate.
Angular stability
– Prevents screw loosening as well
as primary and secondary loss
of reduction
– Allows early functional mobilization
– As an internal fixator the plate
preserves bone vascularization
– Offers improved purchase in osteo-
porotic bone
Wide variety of screws
– Self-tapping or self-drilling locking
screws
– Periprosthetic locking screws with
blunt tip for periprosthetic fractures
– Cortex screws
– Available in stainless steel and
titanium
Wide variety of anatomically
precontoured plates
– LCP DF and PLT plates
– Available in stainless steel and
titanium alloy (TAN)
– Left and right versions
– LCP DF plates in eight lengths with
5 to 19 holes in the shaft
– Long LCP DF plates (15 to 19 holes)
available in sterile only