Technique
(shown for proximal humerus and distal tibia)

1. Reduce the fracture


Reduce the fracture to restore anatomic alignment and rotation. Confirm reduction under image intensification.

2. Insert the guide wire


Place the 90° Cannulated LC-Angle Blade Plate Drill Guide [332.401] on the bone at the intended position of the blade plate as determined during preoperative planning. Insert a 2.0 mm Threaded Guide Wire, 230 mm long [292.65], through the 2.0 mm hole (middle hole) in the drill guide. This orients the blade at 90° to the shaft of the bone*. The tip of the guide wire should engage the subchondral bone. Confirm placement under image intensification.


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The Drill Guide for 90° Cannulated LC-Angle Blade Plate adapts to the metaphyseal anatomy to ensure insertion of the blade perpendicular to the shaft of the bone.

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