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Cut / Contour <strong>Plate</strong><br />

Using <strong>the</strong> appropriate bending template as a guide, contour<br />

<strong>the</strong> plate using <strong>the</strong> universal bending pliers until an acceptable<br />

fit is achieved.<br />

Note: With a well-reduced calcaneus, it should not be<br />

necessary to contour <strong>the</strong> longitudinal axis <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> plate.<br />

If necessary, fine bending may be achieved in situ with two<br />

bending pins for LCP plates. Thread one holder into a hole<br />

and thread a second holder into an adjacent hole. Apply<br />

<strong>small</strong> incremental force to achieve <strong>the</strong> required bending.<br />

Warning: Care should be taken to avoid overbending<br />

because <strong>the</strong> holders may become dislodged from <strong>the</strong> plate<br />

hole and damage <strong>the</strong> plate threads.<br />

8 Syn<strong>the</strong>s <strong>The</strong> <strong>Locking</strong> <strong>Calcaneal</strong> <strong>Plate</strong> Technique Guide

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