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Locking Triple Pelvic Osteotomy Plate (TPO)
Patent Pending
Designed
in collaboration with Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS ,
DACVS
The most common post operative
complication is Screw loosening which occurs in 16 - 62.5% of TPO and 19.5-70%
of dogs that had TPO.
Reference: Early Detection and Treatment of Screw Loosening in Triple Pelvic
Osteotomy – Paolo Bogani, DVM, Gian Luca Rovesti, DVM, DECVS – Vet. Surg. 34:
190-195, 2005
Plate
Salient Features:
- The cranial segment
has 4 holes for greater screw purchase
- The design of the caudal
segment allows for the plate to be applied more caudally, avoiding the
insertion of the rectus femoris muscle. The shape avoids impingement of
the soft tissues and allows for better plate fit to the ilium.
- Each hole
is designed to accept either; a locking screw to improve
stability of the osteotomy and minimize the potential for screw pull-out.
And/or the use of conventional screws.
- Available in 20°,
30°,
40° options
- Custom longer drill
guide necessary
Locking Lengthening
Plates
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The
working length of a plate-bone construct is defined as the length of plate
unsupported by bone because of comminution, segmental bone loss, or other
reasons. These fractures frequently have short periarticular fragments
and long working lengths; the result is coronal plane instability and
consequent collapse when standard non locking plates are used. |
| Reference:
Innovations in Locking Plate Technology by George I. Haidukewych,
MD, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Vol. 12,
No. 4, July/August 2004. |
* Available
in 177mm, 193mm, 209mm, 215mm, 231mm
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