The Advantages of Orthopedic Locking Plates

The advantages of orthopedic locking plates can be summarized as follows:

High fixation stability: locking plate makes the bone and steel plate combine more firmly, and the amputated limb is more stable after reset. Locking screws form an angular fixation device with the steel plate, and the anti-extraction force of the screws is much higher than that of ordinary screws, which makes the fixation more reliable.

Minimally invasive operation: locking plate can meet the requirements of minimally invasive operation, there is no added pressure between the steel plate and the bone cortex, and there is no pressure on the periosteum, so as to protect the periosteum's blood flow. This operation helps to reduce the damage to the surrounding tissues and speed up the postoperative recovery.

Promote fracture healing: The locking plate internal fixation bracket is elastically fixed, and in the presence of load, there is stress stimulation between the fracture blocks, and this stimulation facilitates the formation of bone scabs and promotes fracture healing. In addition, the locking plate does not need to be in close contact with the bone surface, preserving the blood supply, which also facilitates fracture healing.

Low complication rate: Locking plate surgery is quick, the incision is neat and beautiful, and the blow to the patient is less, the healing after surgery is faster, and the complication rate is lower. Compared with the traditional plate, patients recover faster and have fewer complications after locking plate treatment, which is favorable to the recovery of limb function after surgery.

Strong adaptability: the anatomical design of locking plate adapts to the local anatomical shape, and the supporting template allows percutaneous fixation in the diaphysis area, which has high flexibility. At the same time, the locking plate can have both locking and non-locking holes for different screws to be screwed into, which can meet the fixation needs of different fracture types.

In summary, orthopedic locking plates show advantages of high stability, minimally invasive operation, promotion of fracture healing, low complication rate, and strong adaptability in fracture treatment. These advantages make locking plates an effective treatment tool commonly used in orthopedic surgery.