Variax distal radius locking plate system page 384. This fracturegap model was fixated using one of three different locked volar distal radius plates. Volar locking plate fixations for displaced distal radius fractures. The stryker hand plating system was developed with one thing in mind, to be recognized as one of the most comprehensive mini fragment. Variax hand locking plate module select the appropriate implant. With this in mind, stryker has developed the variax elbow locking plate system. The variax 2 small fragment platform is designed to offer a comprehensive, modular and easytouse platform for treating various small fragment indications including clavicle, humerus, radius, ulna, fibula, foremid and hind foot. Variax 2 plating systems indications, precautions, contraindications 3 variax 2 system technology 410 anchorage 2 cp system technology 1115 anchorage 2 cp operative technique 1827 operative technique table of contents. Universal 2 reference guide a surgeon must always rely on his or her own professional clinical judgment when deciding whether to use a particular product when treating a particular patient. Stryker acknowledges the following surgeons for their support in the development of this technique guide.
The variax 2 clavicle plating systems provides surgeons with a comprehensive range of anatomic plating options that work with a common instrument and screw platform. Replantation joint fusions corrective osteotomies osteopenic bone. Senior regulatory affairs specialist 325 corporate drive. It offers guidance that you should heed, but, as with any such technical guide, each surgeon must consider the particular needs of each patient. Variax 2 foot is indicated for internal fixation of bones in the foot, ankle, hand, and wrist in adult and adoles. This video depicts a correction of a hallux valgus deformity using a lapidus procedure, a fusion of the first metatarsal with the medial cuneiform. The stryker variax 2 system is intended for use in internal fixation, reconstmuction and treatment of fractures in the foot and ankle in adult and adolescent 1221 years patients.
Variax distal radius locking plate system stryker meded. The analogs were of low stiffness and rigidity to create a worstcase strength condition for the subject radius plates. Dr moore explains it stryker variax foot and ankle. Variax 2 onethird tubular plating system indications for use describe the stryker variax 2 onethird tubular plating system is intended for internal fixation of fractures of the clavicle, scapula, olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, pelvis, distal tibia, fibula, small bones in the ankle, fore, mid. Description the variax 2 mini fragment system is used for internal fixation applications and is co mposed of sterile and nonsterile plates. Given this range, surgeons may choose how best to fix the bone with the approach that they see fit. The variax vlp stryker, kalamazoo, michigan was used in 388 patients and the hand innovations distal volar radial anatomical dvr vlp. Please contact your stryker representative if you have questions about the availability of stryker products in your area. The variax hand locking plate module is a plating system which offers the bene. They are designed with different shape plates made. Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report. The variax 2 system is an internal fixation device consisting of screws and instrumentation that will be used in conjunction with previously cleared variax plating systems to treat a number of different types of fractures in the radius, ulna. Volar plating of distal radius fractures does not restore the anatomy. Dr moore explains it stryker variax foot and ankle surgery system.
The stryker variax 2 compression plating system is intended for internal fixation of bones in adult patients. The variax hand locking plate module offers variable angled locking plates as well as nonlocking plates and screws for 1. Wipf2 1 clinical center garmisch partenkirchen gmbh, garmisch partenkirchen, germany 2 stryker trauma ag, selzach, switzerland abstract distal fibula fractures are the most common injury of weight bearing bones. Indications the stryker variax 2 system is intended for use in internal fixation, reconstruction and. The stryker variax 2 system is intended for use in internal fixation, reconstruction and treatment of fractures in the foot and ankle in adult and adolescent 1221 years patients. With this in mind, stryker has developed the variax clavicle locking plate system. Additionally, the plates are provided in locking and non locking options, as well as various lengths, thicknesses, and configurations. It offers guidance that you should heed, but, as with any such technical guide, each surgeon must consider the particular needs of each patient and make appropriate adjustments when and as. Variax hand locking plate module operative technique variax locking plates select an appropriate sized implant. Plates utilize smartlock technology which permits polyaxial screw placement. The second most distal hole can be positioned over or proximal to the fracture. Type ii anodization the locking plates are processed with a type ii anodization treatment which improves the biomechanical performance and may reduce the incidence of tissue adherence. Indications the stryker variax 2 compression plating system is indicated for internal fixation of fractures in the radius, ulna, humerus, clavicle, distal tibia and fibula for the following indications. Stryker does not dispense medical advice and recommends that surgeons be trained in the use of any particular product before using it in surgery.
Variax clavicle locking plate system stryker meded. Osteosynthesis variax distal radius locking plate system. Biomechanical benefits of the variax distal lateral fibula. The bended plates contain 4 proximal holes for distal radius fixation and 4 distal holes for metacarpal fixation. Made of titanium alloy ti6al4v and treated with a type ii anodization, these plates are able to carry the loads that are required of them while. Variable angle locking plate system for treatment of small bones including the hand and wrist. Combining the results of both studies would indicate that the periloc and. The variax 2 wrist fusion system offers 3 types of plates from which to choose. Core tray includes one set of t8t10 screws plus standardized instrumentation and reduction instruments across various small fragment indications. Within the bend of the plate, there is an additional hole for capitate fixation. Standard bend plate, short bend plate, and straight plate. This video is about the stryker variax foot and ankle system.
Step 2 place the appropriate locking drill guide in the hole of the plate and aim. Variax 2 plating solutions indications for variax 2 foot. Variable angle locking plate system for treating volar and dorsal distal fractures. Optimize your capital investment with a stryker procare service solution, which provides the highest standard of service and support for your facilitys needs. Stryker corporation history, products, lawsuits and recalls. Strykers orthopaedics division releases three new plating. The anchorage cp plating systems are single use bone fixation appliances intended to be permanently implanted. The variax 2 small fragment platform is designed to offer a comprehensive, modular and easytouse platform for treating various small fragment indications. Variax clavicle content and tray layout generic insert and. Made of titanium alloy ti6al4v and treated with a type ii anodization, these plates are able to carry the loads that are demanded of them while. Stryker corporation or its divisions or other corporate affiliated entities own, use or have applied for the following trademarks or service marks. Comprehensive plating system providing anatomical volar and dorsal, universal volar and fragment.
Matta pelvic system stryker plating system page 204. The variax clavicle locking plate system is an anatomically shaped, variable angled locking plate system. Biomechanical performance of variable and fixed angle locked. Variax 2 foot stryker foot plating system operative technique. Variax compression plating system operative technique this publication sets forth detailed recommended procedures for using stryker devices and instruments. Stryker representative if you have questions about the availability of stryker products in your area.
Stryker s orthopaedics division releases three new plating systems for. Step 1 apply the plate laterally on the 5th metacarpal. Biomechanical performance of variable and fixed angle. Stryker hand plating system operative technique 4 modular tray design the stryker hand plating solution consists of two modules with interchangeable inlays. Stryker osteosynthesis february 2010 page 1 of 4 biomechanical benefits of the variax distal lateral fibula plate o. To avoid distal placement, the plate should be positioned proximal to the mp joint and the collateral ligament. The stryker variax clavicle system has not been evaluated for safety and use in the mr environment and has not been tested for heating or migration in the mr environment, unless speci. This publication sets forth detailed recommended procedures for using.
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