Smith & Nephew Plates and Screws

Adult Indications

1. Intracapsular fractures of the femoral neck. (For high subcapsular fractures it may be more prudent to select a prosthesis in lieu of internal fixation to reduce the risk of a nonunion or avascular necrosis of the femoral head.)

2. Trochanteric or subtrochanteric fractures with appropriate additional postoperative precautions about weight bearing and more than sedentary activity.

3. Osteotomies for patients with diseases or deformities of the hip.

4. Hip arthrodesis.

5. Supracondylar fractures and distal femoral fractures using a supracondylar plate.

6. Ipsilateral femoral shaft/neck fractures.]

Pediatric Indications

1. Congenital coxa vara.

2. Congenital dislocation of the hip.

3. Subluxation or dislocation secondary to neurologic disorders such as cerebral palsy, myelomenigocele, poliomyelitis, etc. Usually valgus-anteversion deformities.

4. Coxa plana (Legg-Calve-Perthes disease) for containment of the head completely within the acetabulum.

CONQUEST FN is indicated for displaced and undisplaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures.

The D-RAD SMART PACK System is intended for the fixation of fractures involving the distal radius.

The EVOS MINI Plating System is indicated for adolescent (12–18 years) and transitional adolescent (18–21 years) subpopulations and adults, as well as patients with osteopenic bone.

The EVOS MINI Plating System is indicated for fracture fixation, arthrodesis, reconstruction, replantation or reduction of small bones and small bone fragments. This system is also indicated for non-load bearing stabilization and reduction of bone fragments in long bones.

The EVOS Small Fragment Plating System is indicated for adult and adolescent (greater than 12-21 years of age) patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. It is indicated for fixation of small and long bone fractures, including, but not limited to, those of the tibia, fibula, femur, humerus, ulna, radius, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, and clavicle.

The EVOS Partial Articular and Anti-Glide Plates are indicated for the treatment of partial articular fractures of the distal and proximal tibia (AO/OTA Fracture Classifications Type B), and for fracture fixation of the fibula.

The EVOS Wrist Fracture Plating System is indicated for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. It is indicated for fixation of fractures, malunions, and osteotomies involving the radius and ulna.

The PERI-LOC Plate and Screw System can be used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC bone plates and bone screws are indicated for fixation of pelvic, small and long bone fractures, including those of the tibia, fibula, femur, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, calcaneus, and clavicle.

PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System VLP Plates and Screws can be used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC contoured VLP Plates and Screws are indicated for partial articular fractures (AO/OTA Fracture Classification Type B) of the distal and proximal tibia, and for fracture fixation of the fibula. PERI-LOC VLP One-Third Tubular Locking Plates are indicated for, but not limited to, fixation of fractures, non-unions and osteotomies of the medial malleolus, fibula, distal ulna, olecranon, calcaneus and metatarsals.

PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System Proximal Femur Bone Plates, Bone Screws and Cable Accessories can be used for adult patients as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC Proximal Femur Bone Plates, Bone Screws and Cable Accessories are indicated for fractures of the trochanteric region including simple intertrochanteric, reverse oblique trochanteric, transverse trochanteric, complex multi-fragmentary, and fractures with medial cortex instability; proximal femur fractures combined with ipsilateral shaft fractures; pathological fractures of the proximal femur including metastatic fractures; proximal femur osteotomies; fixation of fractures in osteopenic bone; fixation of nonunions and malunions; basi/transcervical femoral neck fractures; subcapital femoral neck fractures; and subtrochanteric femur fractures.

The Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System can be used in adolescent (12-18 years) and transitional adolescent (18-21 years) subpopulations and adults, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. The VLP FOOT Plating System is indicated for fracture fixation, reconstruction or arthrodeses of small bones, including those in the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot.

The Smith & Nephew PERI-LOC Ankle Fusion Plating System can be used in adolescent (12-18 years) and transitional adolescent (18-21 years) subpopulations and adults, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. The PERI-LOC Ankle Fusion Plating System is indicated for ankle arthrodesis and fractures, including the distal tibia, talus and calcaneus.

The VLP MINI-MOD Small Bone Plating System and VLP MINI-MOD Talus Plates are indicated for adolescent (12–18 years) and transitional adolescent (18–21 years) subpopulations and adults, as well as patients with osteopenic bone.

The VLP MINI-MOD Small Bone Plating System is indicated for fracture fixation, arthrodesis, reconstruction, replantation or reduction of small bones and small bone fragments. This system is also indicated for non-load bearing stabilization and reduction of bone fragments in long bones.

The VLP MINI-MOD Talus Plates are indicated for fracture fixation, reconstruction or arthrodesis of small bones, including those in the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot.

The VLP Wrist Fracture System Radial Plates are indicated for fixation of fractures, malunions, and osteotomies involving the radius.

Bone plates and screws from the Smith & Nephew Bone Plate System are used for adult and pediatric patients as indicated for pelvic, small, and long bone fracture fixation. Indications for use include fractures of the tibia, fibula, femoral condyle, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, middle hand and middle foot bones; treatment of the calcaneus; hip arthrodesis, and provisional hole fixation.

Bone plates and screws from the Smith & Nephew Bone Plate System are used for adult and pediatric patients as indicated for pelvic, small, and long bone fracture fixation. Indications for use include fractures of the tibia, fibula, femoral condyle, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, middle hand and middle foot bones; treatment of the calcaneus; hip arthrodesis, and provisional hole fixation.

The 4.0mm Cannulated Screws and associated washers are additionally intended for arthrodesis and osteotomies of small bones and small joints, including scaphoid and other carpal bones, metacarpals, tarsals, metatarsals, patella, ulnar styloid, capitellum, radial head and radial styloid.

The 5.5mm, 6.5mm, 7.0mm, and 8.0mm Cannulated Screws and associated washers are additionally intended for reconstruction, osteotomy, and arthrodesis of various bones and bone fragments appropriate for the size of the device including joint fusions (arthrodesis) in the foot and ankle.

The Smith & Nephew 2.5mm, 3.0mm Cannulated and 3.0mm Headless Compression Screws are intended for fixation of intraarticular and extra-articular fractures and non-unions of small bones and small bone fragments; arthrodeses of small joints; bunionectomies and osteotomies; scaphoid and other carpal bones, metacarpals, tarsals, metatarsals, patella, ulnar styloid, capitellum, radial head and radial styloid.

The Smith & Nephew 2.0mm QFX Screw is indicated for osteotomies of the lesser metatarsals, such as Weil osteotomies. Osteotomies, fusions and fractures of the phalanges, metacarpals and carpals of the hand.