Mayo Clinic Congruent Locking Elbow Plate System
Acumed’s Mayo Clinic Congruent Locking Elbow Plates have revolutionized the way orthopaedic surgeons treat and manage elbow fractures.
Designed by Shawn O’Driscoll, Ph.D., M.D., at the Mayo Clinic, these precontoured, indication-specific plates feature variable angle Tap-Loc® Technology and address fractures of the distal humerus, olecranon and coronoid.
Approved Indications
- Fractures of the distal humerus, olecranon and coronoid.
- Osteotomies of the olecrenon.
Key Features
- Precontoured plates: Plates are precontoured to match the patient’s anatomy — and act as a template to restore the natural anatomic geometry of the distal humerus.
- Parallel plate placement: Biomechanical data shows parallel plate placement (vs. 90-degree orientation) has greater strength and stability. Dr. O'Driscoll’s experience shows parallel placement promotes early rehabilitation and preservation of elbow function and motion.
- Tap-Loc® Technology: Surgeons can choose the optimal locking screw trajectory — up to 20-degrees in each direction — maximizing fixation in the distal fragments and providing the best possible patient outcome. A customized tap creates threads in the plate hole.
- Color-coded: Plates are available in a range of sizes and are color-coded for easy identification in the OR.
