Distal Femoral Osteotomy

The ContourLock™ distal femoral osteotomy plates are designed to work in conjunction with the Osteotomy Instrument System. Thin and low profile to prevent overlying soft-tissue irritation, the titanium plate is attached to bone using 4.5 mm and 6.5 mm cancellous screws that seat flush to the plate surface. Additionally, each screw can be pivoted within the plate's mobile bushing system to optimize placement prior to being locked to the plate, creating a rigid construct.

In situations involving lateral unicompartmental arthritis unresponsive to conservative treatment options, the Distal Femoral Opening Wedge Osteotomy System is a safer, more reproducible alternative to traditional closing wedge distal femoral osteotomies. The system is designed to correct valgus malalignment through the knee joint and is carried out through a distal lateral femoral approach.

In a simplified technique, an opening wedge osteotomy is performed originating from the distal femoral diaphyseal-metaphyseal flare, avoiding surgical exposure to the medial side of the distal femoral region. The osteotomy is supported by one in a series of Femoral Osteotomy Plates and secured with traditional proximal bicortical screw and distal cancellous screw fixation.

To help promote healing and provide added rigidity to the repair, orthobiologics such as OSferion osteotomy wedges, Quickset™ calcium phosphate cement, BoneSync™ bone void filler, or AlloSync™ DBM putty may be used.

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