Broad LC-DCP 4.5. These plates are indicated for fixation of various long bones, such as the humerus, femur and tibia. These are also used in fixation of peri-prosthetic fractures, osteopenic bone and fixation of non-unions and malunions in adult patients.
The oval shaped hole is designed to create dynamic pressure between the fractured bone fragments.
Limited Contact Dynamic Compression Plate has the advantage of reduced impairment of periosteal blood supply due to limited plate-periosteum contact. It reduces plate-bone contact and creates uniform strength along the plate. Reduction of the plate-bone contact minimizes the area of bone and minimizes periosteum that is damaged as a result of pressure and improves the potential for healing. The uniform strength of the plate allows smooth plate contouring and minimizes the affects of stress concentration from the plate holes without compromising overall plate strength.
All holes of the plate allow 4.5 mm cortical screws and end holes of the plate allow 6.5 mm cancellous screws.
