Orthopedic plate
Appearance
An orthopedic plate is a form of internal fixation used in orthopaedic surgery to hold fractures in place to allow bone healing.
History
Year | Type | Inventor | Description |
---|---|---|---|
1969 | Dynamic compression plate (DCP) | ||
1990 | Limited-contact dynamic compression plate (LC-DCP) | ||
1994 | Less-invasive stabilization system (LISS) | ||
2001 | Locking Compression Plate (LCP) |
Modes of use
- Buttress
- Neutralisation
- Bridging
- Tension
- Compression