Surgical repair plate for tibia upper end fracture - has elongated length with enlarged head and countersunk for fixing screws

摘要

The plate is used for surgically repairing a fracture of the upper end of the tibia. It is made from any metal which is clinically suitable and comprises an elongated length (1) fixed to the main part of the tibia. One end of this is enlarged (2) and curved to fit the head of the tibia; left and right hand versions of the plate are required. Countersunk holes (9) over the surface of the plate accommodate suitable fixing screws. At one end is a slot (10) locating a brace for compressing the fracture.