Osteosynthetic pressure plate

Abstract

Abstract The osteosynthetic pressure plate (1) has a number of holes (2) arranged in the longitudinal axis (5) of the pressure plate (1), these holes being used to receive bone screws. The cross-sectional profile (6) of the pressure plate (1) lying orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (5) is designed in such a way that the sectional planes through the pressure plate (1) parallel to the bone application surface (3) widen as the distance from the bone application surface (3) increases. The underside of the pressure plate (1) intended for bearing on the bone (4) has in addition spherical indentations (10) so that, directly after implantation, cavities are formed between bone and pressure plate (1). By virtue of the optimum adaptation of the pressure plate to the anatomy of the bone as a result of its uniform flexural strength, and because of the spatial conditions promoting vascularisation and bone growth under the pressure plate by means of the minimum bone contact, improved clinical results can be obtained. <IMAGE>

Inventors

• 👤 Kaj Dr. Klaue
• 👤 Hans Dr. Brunner
• 👤 Stephan M. Prof. Perren

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