Ideal for fragment reduction, these forceps gently hold fragments in position whilst permanent fixation is being applied. Particularly useful in the repair of fractures of the distal femur, acetabulum and distal tibia. The smaller sizes are useful in the repair of the long bones of the miniature dog and cat as well as the smaller bones of the distal limbs in large patients.
Negative Bicortical Pins have had a bad reputation for early failure at the thread pin junction. Where selection of pin and frame are appropriate failure of negative threaded pins is rare. The important criterion is thread diameter not shaft diameter. For any given thread diameter both positive and negative threaded pins are equally strong. Virtually all human pins are negative threaded!
PFTE osteotome handle which accepts a good range of blades plus a diamond rasp (not included in set). Blades are very thin (1.1mm) allowing fine cuts and reducing the incidence of braking the block during block sulcoplasty procedures. Replacement T wrench and retaining screw are also available.
An alternative to the traditional forked plates. Secured using 2.4mm screws in the tibial crest, after the osteotomy and advancement have been made. Distal screws are secured using screws as appropriate. The rest of the technique is as per standard TTA.
Available either as a standard strip of round holes or as a version with notches between the holes for easy contouring. Plates are available in 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.4, 2.7 and 3.5mm. Hole spacing is smaller than the equivalent DCP which may be useful where bone fragments are small.
Small rongeurs with angled slim jaws, useful for work within the stifle to remove CrCL remnants or to apply tension to meniscal tissue prior to sharp resection.
Scaled down version of the Very Small Stifle Distractor for use in small and miniature breeds. Same overlapping tip pattern shown in all Vi stifle distractors.
This type of Screw is becoming increasingly popular in both human and veterinary orthopaedics. Self tapping flutes at the tip obviate the need for pre-tapping which saves time and reduces time related complications. Pull out strength is not affected provided the self tapping flutes are positioned outside the cortex.
