Product Overview
The calcaneus is the most frequently fractured tarsal bone, with 70-75% of fractures being intra-articular. Fractures with collapse and imposed serious fractures. Open reduction and stable internal fixation with a lateral plate is a standard treatment for such intra-articular fractures.
The O’nil Mercury calcaneus plate has a low-profile, contoured design to provide a better anatomic fit which supports the articular surface of calcaneus and also reduces soft tissue irritation.
BENEFITS, ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES:
• The patented screw-plate locking system eliminates the risk of cross threading between the screw and plate and ensures a simple operative technique
• Mercury plate allows multiple fixation points for supporting small fragments -11 locking holes make the plate suitable for the fixation of various types of calcaneal fractures
• Bicortical fixation
• Simple and intuitive Instruments reduce surgery time
• Manufactured from Titanium Grade 4 – ISO 5832-3
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