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3306-0101
TOOLMED
TA3
1 Pcs
5-15 Days
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Product Description
Specifically designed to match the complex anatomy of the medial distal femur, ensuring a precise fit that acts as a powerful buttress for the osteotomy site without requiring significant intraoperative bending.
Utilizes heavy-duty locking screws to create a stable internal fixator. This fixed-angle construct is essential for resisting the substantial physiological loads and muscle forces acting on the distal femur during walking.
The plate features a low-profile design and tapered ends to minimize soft tissue irritation, particularly under the vastus medialis muscle and surrounding tendons.
Distal screw angles are engineered to provide maximum purchase in the femoral condyles while remaining safely away from the knee joint's articular surface (subchondral placement).
Primary indication for medial closing wedge or medial opening wedge distal femoral osteotomy to treat lateral compartment knee arthritis.
Used for corrective osteotomies to fix angular or rotational deformities resulting from previous distal femur fractures.
Indicated for active patients with unicompartmental lateral knee disease who are too young for a total knee replacement and wish to maintain their native joint.
| Product Name | Distal Medial Femoral Osteotomy Locking Plate |
| Material | TA3 |
| Certificate | CE Certificate |
| Brand | TOOLMED |
| MOQ | 1 Pcs |
| OEM | Avaliable |
| Package | PE Inner Bag+Carton |
| Payment Method | T/T，Bank transfer, Western Union |
| Delivery Time | 5-15 Days |
| Shipping | DHL EMS UPS TNT FEDEX |
This is a high-strength titanium plate used to fix the thigh bone (femur) during a "Knock-Knee" correction surgery. When the leg tilts outward from the femur, the outer side of the knee joint wears down prematurely. In this surgery, the surgeon cuts the femur just above the knee on the inner (medial) side to realign the leg. This plate is the "internal brace" that holds the bone in its new position with large locking screws, ensuring it heals perfectly straight.
While Tibial Osteotomy is for bow-legs, the Femoral Osteotomy is the standard for knock-knees. This plate is applied to the medial side of the femur to stabilize the osteotomy gap or closing wedge. Because the femur carries the entire weight of the upper body, the plate must be exceptionally strong to prevent the correction from shifting before the bone fuses.
The primary advantage is load-bearing security. Standard plates rely on the bone's friction, but in an osteotomy, there is a gap or a fresh cut. The Locking technology allows the screws to lock into the plate, creating a rigid frame that doesn't rely on bone quality. This is vital for maintaining the millimetrically precise correction required to balance the knee joint correctly.
Biomechanically, the plate usually acts as a buttress. It resists the compressive forces on the medial side that would otherwise cause the osteotomy to collapse. By maintaining the gap or the closure, the plate forces the weight-bearing axis of the leg to move toward the center of the knee, immediately relieving pressure on the damaged lateral cartilage.
Through a medial incision, the surgeon performs the bone cut. After the correction angle is achieved using specialized guides, the plate is positioned. The distal locking screws are placed first to secure the femoral head fragment, followed by shaft screws to finalize the alignment. High-precision imaging is used throughout to ensure the mechanical axis is restored.
Because the femur is a large, high-load bone, recovery involves a period of protected weight-bearing. However, the rigidity of the locking plate allows for immediate range-of-motion exercises for the knee, which is essential for preventing joint stiffness and ensuring the successful return of function.
The Distal Medial Femoral Osteotomy Locking Plate is a specialized tool for complex joint preservation. Its combination of anatomical medial contouring and high-rigidity locking stability provides the mechanical foundation necessary for successful valgus correction and long-term knee health.
HTO plates are for the shinbone (tibia) to fix bow-legs. This DFO plate is for the thighbone (femur) to fix knock-knees. The anatomy and the forces involved are different, requiring a much stronger, differently shaped plate.
Yes, while the technique differs, the plate is designed to provide stable fixation for both medial opening and medial closing wedge distal femoral osteotomies.
Removal is not mandatory. However, because it is a large implant on the inner thigh, some active patients choose to have it removed after the bone is fully consolidated (usually 18–24 months) if they experience any soft tissue irritation.
Typically, patients are non-weight bearing or partial weight-bearing for 6 to 8 weeks to allow the bone to start bridging the osteotomy site. The locking plate provides the safety margin needed during this time.
Titanium Alloy (Ti6Al4V ELI) is highly biocompatible, has a modulus of elasticity closer to human bone (reducing stress shielding), and allows for better postoperative MRI and CT imaging compared to steel.
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