Table of Contents - OsteoMed

13. To use the compression holes, insert the 3.5/4.0mm screws compression drill guide into
the desired compression hole.
14. Drill the pilot hole, check the length using the depth gauge, and insert appropriately sized
3.5mm or 4.0mm screw using the driver.
WARNING: When placing additional screws, ensure that subsequent screw placement
does not interfere with the other screws.
Note: Use irrigation when pilot drilling.
15. Remove and discard any remaining K-wires or Holding Taks .
16. Close the treatment site using standard closure techniques.
Tip: This plate can be used in conjunction with additional, independent screws.
Hook plate
(324-1270, 324-1271, 324-1272)
Note: Multiplanar fluoroscopy is recommended throughout screw and plating procedures.
1. Expose and reduce the surgical site.
2. Clamp the fractured bones in close apposition.
3. If necessary, cut the plate using the Plate Cutter. Refer to General Plating Preparation on
p. 18-19 for detailed instructions.
4. Contour the plate as needed using the plate benders. Refer to General Plating
Preparation on p. 18-19 for detailed instructions.
WARNING: Bending the plate multiple times may weaken the plate and could result in
implant failure.
5. Position the plate on the clamped bones, ensuring that the hooks will capture the fragment.
Note: If dense cortex is expected, drill burr holes in the bone fragment to allow easier
hook penetration.
Tip: The on-bone plate benders can be inserted into a distal locking hole and used to
manipulate the plate and achieve initial compression.
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