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Short Intro

Surgical plates and screws are medical devices used in orthopedic surgery to stabilize and support bones after fractures, corrections, or joint fusions

Orthopedic plates are medical implants used in the surgical treatment of bone fractures. They are typically made from biocompatible metals such as stainless steel or titanium and are designed to stabilize broken bones during the healing process. These plates are screwed into the bone and come in various shapes and sizes to match different anatomical locations and fracture types, including straight plates, locking plates, and reconstruction plates.

Orthopedic plates serve several functions:

- Stabilization: They hold bone fragments in the correct position.

- Load sharing: They help distribute weight across the fracture site.

- Compression: Some plates are designed to apply pressure across a fracture to promote healing.

Distal Tibia Plate Fixation*

This is a surgical procedure used to treat fractures of the distal tibia, especially when the fracture is complex, displaced, or involves the joint surface.

#### Key Points:

- Indication: Used for distal tibial fractures (e.g., pilon fractures), especially when non-surgical treatment isn't effective.

- Implant: A *pre-contoured plate*, often a locking compression plate (LCP), is fixed to the bone using screws to stabilize the fracture.

- Surgical Approach: Can be medial, anterolateral, or minimally invasive, depending on the fracture type and soft tissue condition.

- Advantages:

- Rigid fixation

- Maintains alignment

- Allows early mobilzation