Designed to perform.
Ulnar impaction syndrome is defined as the painful compression of the ulnocarpal compartment due to a pathological positive ulnar variance. Ulnar shortening osteotomy is an established procedure to treat this indication. The APTUS Ulna Shortening System 2.5 provides an angular stable plate and guided, rotation-proof compression.
2.5 TriLock Ulna Shortening Plate
Highlights
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Rotation-proof and guided compression.
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Recess on the plate allows for osteotomy with fixed plate.
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Finely adjustable saw guide for precise and parallel osteotomies.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions.
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to patented self-holding technology.
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments.
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection.
Designed to simplify.
- Finely adjustable saw guide (2–8 mm) for precise and parallel osteotomies
- Guided, rotation-proof compression of the osteotomy gap by means of the spindle
Technological Milestones in Osteosynthesis.
TriLock
Multidirectional and angular stable locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
TriLockPLUS
TriLockPLUS screw holes offer the advantage of locking and compression in one step
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up thanks to self-holding technology
Designed to organize.
Example of a configuration
Customized system arrangement and modular concept.
- Compact system
- Easy to use
- Lightweight components
- Validated cleaning and sterilization of the implants
Explore various perspectives.
Ulna Shortening System 2.5 – 3D Animation
APTUS Wrist Ulna Shortening System 2.5 Surgical Technique
Documentation
Results
- Ulna Shortening System 2.5 - Surgical Technique (incl. Ordering Information) 22.01.2024 1 MB Surgical Technique Upper Extremities English
- Ulna Shortening System 2.5 – Laminate 18.01.2024 1 MB Laminate Upper Extremities English
- APTUS Ordering Catalog/Bestellkatalog/Catalogue (High Resolution) (Version 0, MDR) 18.01.2024 22 MB Ordering Catalog Upper Extremities English
- APTUS Ordering Catalog/Bestellkatalog/Catalogue (Low Resolution) (Version 0, MDR) 18.01.2024 16 MB Ordering Catalog Upper Extremities English
- Ulna Shortening System 2.5 – Product Information 18.01.2024 2 MB Product Information Upper Extremities English
Key Publications
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Ulnar shortening osteotomy as a treatment of symptomatic ulnar impaction syndrome after malunited distal radius fractures.
