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Locking Plate
TOOLMED
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1 Pcs
5-7 days
Product Description
The mesh design allows for the placement of locking screws in multiple directions, enabling the surgeon to "capture" small peripheral fragments that would be impossible to secure with traditional wires.
By locking the screws into the plate, the system creates a rigid internal scaffold. This is critical for the patella, which is pulled apart by the strong quadriceps muscle every time the leg moves.
The skin over the knee is thin. The plate is designed with a minimal thickness and highly polished edges to prevent "hardware prominence" and discomfort when the knee is bent.
Pre-shaped to fit the convex anterior surface of the patella, the plate provides a global "cradle" for the bone pieces, maintaining the height and width of the kneecap during healing.
Primary indication for "shattered" kneecaps (AO/OTA Type 34-C3) where the bone is in three or more pieces.
Ideal for elderly patients with soft bone, where traditional wires often "cut through" the bone like a cheese slicer.
Used in revision surgeries to restabilize the kneecap after previous fixation methods have failed.
Provides a stable platform to reattach the patellar or quadriceps tendons using specialized screw trajectories.
| Product name | Patella Mesh Locking Plate |
| Material | TA3 |
| Diameter | / |
| Length | / |
| Application | / |
| 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 | 5-7 days |
| Shipping | DHL EMS UPS TNT FEDEX |
This is a titanium "mesh" or web-shaped plate used to fix a shattered kneecap (patella). When the kneecap breaks into many small pieces, traditional wires often aren't enough to hold it together. This plate acts like a high-strength cage that wraps over the front of the bone, using many small locking screws to pin every piece in place so your knee can heal.
The patella is like a pulley; it takes a lot of force from your thigh muscles to straighten your leg. The mesh plate is used in complex accidents where the bone has "exploded" into multiple fragments. By holding all the pieces together securely, it allows the knee to start moving much sooner than older surgical methods.
The biggest advantage is security. In the past, wires could snap or move, requiring a second surgery. The Locking technology in this plate means the screws are bolted into the metal, creating a solid unit. This is especially helpful for older patients with thinner bones, as the plate provides a much stronger "grip" than wires alone.
Biomechanically, the patella is subject to tension. Your thigh muscle pulls up, and your shinbone pulls down. The Patella Mesh Plate converts these pulling forces into compression, pushing the bone pieces together. This "tension-band" effect is the secret to why the bone heals so well with this device.
The surgeon makes an incision over the knee and carefully realigns the broken pieces of the joint surface. The mesh plate is then placed on top and "sculpted" to fit the bone. Small, 2.4mm or 2.7mm locking screws are then driven through the mesh into the various bone fragments, "locking" the puzzle together.
Because the plate is so stable, your doctor may let you start gently bending your knee just days after surgery. This is a huge benefit, as it prevents the knee from getting stiff. While you may need a brace for a few weeks, the mesh plate is working behind the scenes to ensure the kneecap stays in one piece as you regain your strength.
The Patella Mesh Locking Plate represents the cutting edge of knee trauma care. Its unique design and fixed-angle stability provide a reliable solution for even the most difficult kneecap fractures, helping patients get back to walking and climbing stairs with confidence.
Because the skin over the knee is thin, some patients may feel the plate if they kneel directly on it. However, the TOOLMED plate is "low-profile" (very thin) and smooth, which helps reduce this sensation compared to old-fashioned bulky wires.
For simple breaks, wires are still common. But for "shattered" (comminuted) breaks, studies show that mesh plates are often more stable and allow patients to move their knees sooner, reducing the risk of permanent stiffness.
The patella usually heals in about 8 to 12 weeks. You will slowly increase how much you can bend and put weight on the knee during this time under the guidance of a physical therapist.
Yes, we offer different sizes of the mesh to fit smaller or larger knees. The "legs" of the mesh can also be slightly adjusted by the surgeon to fit the exact shape of your bone.
Yes. The plate is made of medical-grade titanium alloy, which is non-magnetic and safe for MRI machines.
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