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Novastep’s proprietary Presslock® universal compression locking fusion plates further expand the capabilities of the Airlock® platform by allowing the usage of axially stable locking screws in conjunction with compression slots.
Available in a variety of lengths, in both straight and H designs, these plates are engineered for universal application throughout the midfoot and rearfoot for the fixation of osteotomies, fractures and arthrodesis and are fully compatible with the entire range of Airlock® screws and instruments.
The plate’s low 1.6mm profile provides strength and stability across the talonavicular joint with the added benefit of 1.5mm of fixed compression. It can also be applied more dorsally, allowing for the medial placement of an additional retrograde compression screw.
The choice of plate sizes and Presslock® compression holes address a variety of patient anatomies to provide fixed 1.5mm compression with locked, axially stable fixation for calcaneocuboid arthrodesis procedures.
The static fixation holes accept 3.0mm and 3.5mm, locking or non-locking screws. Non-locking screws allow a +/- 15° range of off axis trajectories when placed in the static plate holes.
The availability of three plate length options allows a variety of graft thicknesses for the Evans procedure. If no compression is needed, a full locking construct may be used by placing the 3.5mm locking screws in the oblong hole with the screws placed in the neutral position and either 3.0mm or 3.5mm locking screws in the remaining static fixation holes.
Using the 1.6mm universal fusion H plate in a naviculocuneiform arthrodesis, allows for increased strength and stability across the joint line to provide 1.5mm of additional fixed compression when utilizing the Presslock® oblong slots.
These oblong compression slots accept 3.5mm locking screws only. Both 3.0mm or 3.5mm locking or non-locking screws may be utilized in the opposing fixation holes.
