Product Description

Contours VPS, the new volar plate from Orthofix, has a curved distal end, predicated by the variable surface geometry of the volar radius anatomy.

Contours offers high and low contoured plates precisely designed to fit the variable surface, based on open anatomical dissection and extensive cadaveric studies at the Hamann Todd Osteological Collection. With Contours VPS, optimal screw placement is obtained without having to place the plate too far distally. The fixed angle locking screws allow maximum purchase in subchondral bone while minimizing tissue irritation.

Other Features:

  • Greater range of screw sizes for stabilizing large and small fragments
  • Microthreaded screws provide stability and minimize shattering of small fragments
  • Sophisticated, multiple-function instrumentation

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Indication

Distal Radius Fractures

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Surgeon Benefits
  • High contour plate designed to align with greater protrusions of the lunate facet
  • Low contour plate for patients with lesser curvature of the lunate facet
  • Two rows of fixed angle locking screws provide the strongest interface for subchondral support
  • Precise screw angles for optimal support for the radial styloid, dorsal and mid third articulating surface
  • Converging screws for superior support
  • Standard plate length and long plate length for shaft fractures
  • Bending crease in plate to adjust angle of the radial styloid screw
  • Color-coded plates
  • Low profile locking screws minimize tissue irritation
  • Microthreaded screws provide bone fixation superior to a smooth peg design, but minimize the potential for shattering
  • Unique screw housing for maintaining appropriate length within tray

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Surgeon Support Materials
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Patient Benefits
  • Designed to minimize postoperative tendon irritation and provide early range of motion

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Patient Support Materials
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Part Reference Numbers
Left Plates
CATALOG # CONTOUR LENGTH
VPL0305 Standard Standard
VPL0306 High Standard
VPL0307 Standard Long
VPL0308 High Long
Right Plates
CATALOG # CONTOUR LENGTH
VPR0317 Standard Standard
VPR0318 High Standard
VPR0319 Standard Long
VPR0320 High Long

3.5 mm Cortical Screws, Non Locking
Catalog # Thread Diameter Screw Length
PSC3510T 3.5 mm 10 mm
PSC3512T 3.5 mm 12 mm
PSC3514T 3.5 mm 14 mm
PSC3516T 3.5 mm 16 mm
PSC3518T 3.5 mm 18 mm
PSC3520 3.5 mm 20 mm
PSC3522 3.5 mm 22 mm

2.4 mm, Locking, Full Thread Screws
Catalog # Thread Diameter Screw Length
PSC2410T 2.4 mm 10 mm
PSC2412T 2.4 mm 12 mm
PSC2414T 2.4 mm 14 mm
PSC2416T 2.4 mm 16 mm
PSC2418T 2.4 mm 18 mm
PSC2420T 2.4 mm 20 mm
PSC2422T 2.4 mm 22 mm

2.7 mm, Locking, Partial Thread Screws
Catalog # Thread Diameter Screw Length
PSC2714T 2.7 mm 14 mm
PSC2716T 2.7 mm 16 mm
PSC2718T 2.7 mm 18 mm
PSC2720T 2.7 mm 20 mm
PSC2722T 2.7 mm 22 mm
PSC2724T 2.7 mm 24 mm
PSC2726T 2.7 mm 26 mm
PSC2728T 2.7 mm 28 mm

Instruments
Catalog # Description
450162 Steri-Tray, Empty
DH0410 1.5 mm Hex Driver
DH0411 3.0 mm Hex Driver
DH0412 Bender, Straight Plate
DH0413 Bender, Threaded Plate
DH0414 Drill Guide, 1.6 mm
DH0415 Drill Guide, 2.0 mm
DH0416 Drill Guide, 2.5 mm
DH0417 Depth Gauge
DH0418 Drill Bit, 1.6 x 90 mm
DH0419 Drill Bit, 2.0 x 100 mm
DH0420 Drill Bit, 2.5 x 110 mm
DH0421 K-Wire, 1.1 x 150 mm

2.4 mm, Locking, Partial Thread Screws
Catalog # Thread Diameter Screw Length
PSC24P12T 2.4 mm 12 mm
PSC24P14T 2.4 mm 14 mm
PSC24P16T 2.4 mm 16 mm
PSC24P18T 2.4 mm 18 mm
PSC24P20T 2.4 mm 20 mm
PSC24P22T 2.4 mm 22 mm
PSC24P24T 2.4 mm 24 mm

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Web Resources
  1. www.eradius.com
  2. www.asami.org

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Contraindications

The Contours VPS is contraindicated for:

  • Cases in which there is active infection local to the operative site
  • Any patient having inadequate tissue coverage over the operative site or where there is inadequate bone stock, bone quality or anatomical definition
  • Patients with metabolic bone disorders such as severe osteopenia, osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus and Paget’s disease
  • Cases in which the Contours VPS Plate would cross joint spaces or open epiphyseal growth plates such as in skeletally immature patients
  • Any time implant utilization would interfere with anatomical structures or physiological performance
  • Suspected or documented metal allergy or intolerance
  • Any patient unwilling or incapable of following postoperative care instructions

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