VOLT™ Proximal Humerus Plating System
The VOLT™ Proximal Humerus Plating System addresses complex fractures of the proximal humerus. The newly designed plate (Fig 1) features locking with Variable Angle Optimized Locking Technology (VOLT™). Variable angle locking allows improved screw positioning and more flexibility in plate placement.
Plate shafts feature elongated Combi holes and limited-contact undercuts. The new plates are available in both stainless steel and titanium. The redesigned suture holes around the proximal end of the plates (Fig 2a) allow for easier suturing technique.
Fig 1 The VOLT™ Proximal Humerus Plate (short) with new VOLT™ Locking Technology
With an expanded implant selection, the VOLT™ Proximal Humerus Plating System includes Short Plates (3 and 5 holes) and Long Plates (5-13 holes) to treat a wider range of patients and fracture situations. The system includes 3.5mm VOLT™ Locking Screws which feature an atraumatic tip (Fig 2b) designed to reduce the risk of soft tissue irritation compared to LCP.
Instrumentation has been improved with new, streamlined guide blocks addressing both deltopectoral and deltoid split approaches. A new length probe facilitates three different techniques for precise measuring.
Fig 2 (a) Redesigned suture holes; (b) New VOLT™ 3.5 mm Locking Screws with atraumatic screw tip
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