Pelvic & Acetabular Fracture Treatment Solutions - Stryker

Matta Pelvic System – Plate Bending
The plate must be shaped correctly to fit with precision to the reduced contour of the pelvis or the acetabulum.
The fitting of the plate on the bony
surface should be as precise as possible
so the insertion of screws will not
cause the fragments to change position
(Figure 1).
During plating and screw insertion,
it is always the bone that is drawn
toward the plate, not the plate
toward the bone (Figure 2).
In certain instances it may be
advantageous to contour the plate
to a slight mis-match with the bone.
Subsequent insertion and tightening
of the screws causes the plate to
manipulate the bone, therefore aiding
in obtaining or maintaining the
reduction.
Figure 1 – Correct
If the plate fits precisely.
Figure 2 – Incorrect
When tightening the screws, the fragment will be drawn towards the plate.
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