The OrthoLine acetabular fracture plating system, part of the OrthoLine plating system, includes an extended‑length locking drill guide for hard‑to‑reach anatomy. Each veterinary plate is anatomically contoured to mimic the anatomy of patients within a given size range, including 1.6 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.4 mm (short and standard), and 3.0 mm (standard and broad). Screw trajectories are optimized to maximize bone purchase throughout the cranial, central, and caudal regions of the acetabulum while improving screw pullout strength. These trajectories differ from most veterinary orthopedic plates, which typically use perpendicular screw holes only. Each screw hole also features a hood that aids thread purchase and helps reduce soft‑tissue irritation.
As with all products in the OrthoLine plating system, users have the option to use cortical, locking, and variable‑angle locking screws. OrthoLine acetabular plates also include K‑wire holes for provisional fixation, suture holes for prosthetic capsulorrhaphy, and an iliofemoral suture hole, offering versatility within a comprehensive veterinary fracture plate system.
Key Features:
- Anatomically precontoured plates reduce operative time
- Defined screw trajectories maximize bone purchase and minimize pullout
- Dedicated suture holes aide in soft-tissue management and closure
- Hooded screw holes increase thread engagement and minimize soft-tissue irritation
- Extended locking drill guide for hard-to-reach anatomy
