URV mini - Ulna- und Radiusverkürzungssystem

The miniaturized plate for the ulna and radius shortening allows for a smaller and less traumatizing approach.

Ulna-shortening is a widely accepted procedure for the treatment of ulna-impaction syndrome. During the closure of the osteotomy gap often rotational difficulties occur. This is due to the tension of the surrounding soft tissue. In order to prevent non-unions a new filigran plate with sliding holes was introduced, which allows a shortening of the ulna of up to 8 mm.

The osteotomy is performed while the plate is loosely fixed to the ulna and therefore prevents malrotation of the osteotomy parts. New saw guides, which are placed between the plate and the bone, lead the saw blade
very well. This enables a smooth and parallel cut of the ulna. Placement of a lag screw across the oblique osteotomy leads to further compression at the osteotomy site. This reduces non-unions and the surgical technique is simplified.

Indication

• Impaction syndrome of the ulna and radius

Advantages

• Rotational stability through plate positioning before the osteotomy
• Low pseudarthrosis rate
• Low profile (3.2 mm) and smaller distal and proximal edge (1.9 mm) of the plate
• Connected drill guides for orthogonal drilling
• Secure fixation with 2.7 mm locking T-Drive-Screws
• Shortening of up to 8 mm
• Special surface treatment of the plates minimizes material fatigue and abrasion
• New saw guides enable a smooth and parallel osteotomy
• Integrable in the Radius plating system (FAROS)

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