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Numelock II
Polyaxial Locking System
Operative Technique
Trauma Applications
Contents
Rationale 3
Introduction 6
Indications 8
Operative Technique
• General Principles 9
• Indication Procedures 12
Proximal Humerus 12
Distal Humerus 12
Proximal Tibia 13
Distal Tibia 13
Distal Radius 14
Distal Femur 14
Clinical Examples 15
Ordering Information
• Plates 16
• Screws 17
• Instruments 18
• Cases and Trays 19
Plating for skeletal fractures in the periarticular regions of the bone has become
a widely accepted treatment modality. In recent years, the effectiveness of
epiphyseal/metaphyseal fracture management has been enhanced through the
introduction of anatomically shaped and axially stable locking plates.
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Rationale
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Rationale
Instrumentation
The Numelock II® instrumentation
is designed for accuracy and ease of
use and precisely engages with all
This mechanism permits screws to Numelock II® implant components.
be adjusted through a continuum of The storage trays conveniently house
15º from orthogonal, tracing out a the Numelock II® instrument set
cone of up to 30º in all directions. and provide storage for unpacked
This capability allows the surgeon to Numelock II® screws, including a
aim the screw at an optimal trajectory, compartment for miscellaneous
within the 30º cone. unpacked plates or other instruments
of choice.
The Numelock II® screws have a unique
conical core design and thread pattern
in the head and tip areas. As the screw
is threaded into the mechanism,
its conical head part engages with
the corresponding threads in the ring,
which in turn expands into the plate,
securely locking the position of the
screw at the chosen angle and
direction.
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Introduction
Locking Screw
Instrumentation
The range of instruments included
in each complete Numelock II® set
consists of Drill Guides and Drill Bits
for placement of 4.5mm and 6.5mm
Numelock II® locking screws; Screw
Drivers; Ring Drivers and Holding
Spanners. Additionally, each storage
base houses a set of Plate Bending Irons
and Depth Gauges.
Locking Screws
The Numelock II® screws are available
in 4.5mm and 6.5mm diameters.
The 4.5mm screws, for upper
extremity and distal medial tibia
indications, are supplied in lengths
from 14mm to 75mm (14mm – 26mm
in 2mm increments; 29mm – 38mm in
3mm increments; 42mm – 50mm in
4mm increments; 55mm – 75mm in
5mm increments). The 6.5mm screws,
for distal femur and proximal tibia
indications are provided in lengths
from 27mm to 85mm (27mm – 45mm
in 3mm increments; 50mm – 85mm in
5mm increments).
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Features and Benefits
Features Benefits
Axially stable, locking fixation • High stability; protection against
in epiphysis/metaphysis primary and secondary losses of
reduction; limited plate contact with
periostium; reliable purchase in
normal and osteoporotic bone.
Shaft holes accept SPS ISO screws • Can be used with existing hospital
inventory of SPS ISO standard screws.
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Indications
The physician’s education, training •Compromised vascularity that would •Material sensitivity documented or
and professional judgment must inhibit adequate blood supply to the suspected.
be relied upon to choose the most fracture or the operative site. •Obesity. An overweight or obese patient
appropriate device and treatment. •Bone stock compromised by disease, can produce loads on the implant which
Conditions presenting an increased infection or prior implantation that can lead to failure of the fixation of the
risk of failure include: cannot provide adequate support and/or device or to failure of the device itself.
•Any active or suspected latent infection fixation of the devices. •Patients having inadequate tissue
or marked local inflammation in or coverage over the operative site.
about the affected area.
•Implant utilization that would interfere
with anatomical structures or
Implants of the NumelockII® System physiological performance.
are indicated for fractures in the •Any mental or neuromuscular disorder
following areas: which would create an unacceptable risk
of fixation failure or complications in
postoperative care.
•Other medical or surgical conditions
which would preclude the potential
benefit of surgery.
Lateral Distal
Humerus Plate
Lateral Proximal
Humerus Plate
Lateral Distal
Femur Plate
Lateral Proximal
Tibia Plate
Medial Proximal
Tibia Plate
General Principles
The surgeon must first determine clear identification and classification of the
fracture using the suitable imaging methods. The appropriate anatomical
reduction must be established before any definitive fixation is undertaken.
Step One – Plate Contouring and Shaft Screw Placement Step Two – Pre-drilling for
Locking Screw Placement
• Establish primary stabilization of the • Pre-drill and measure for placement
fracture site through the use of of an SPS Cortical Screw into one • Choosing a hole position that is
reduction forceps and/or K-wires in of the diaphyseal holes using the closest to being equidistant from
the appropriate manner. Although the appropriate sized Drill Bit, Drill medial to lateral, thread the Drill
plates are pre-shaped, the diaphyseal Guide and Measuring Gauge from Guide (Ref. No. GM25 for 4.5mm
portion of the implant may require your SPS set. 3.5mm SPS Cortical Numelock II® Plates or GM35 for
contouring with the Plate Bending Screws (or 4.0mm Cancellous Screws) 6.5mm Numelock II® Plates) into the
Irons (Ref. No. TRTPS). are used for upper extremity locking mechanism of one of the
Numelock II® Plates and 4.5mm SPS epiphyseal/metaphyseal holes and
• Once the required shape has been Cortical Screws are used for lower position it at the desired angle.
fashioned, the plate should be extremity Numelock II® Plates.
positioned on the bone for optimal
stability and ultimate fixation. • The SPS Cortical Screws are
self-tapping. Typically, the first screw
position corresponds to one of the
middle diaphyseal holes (or, if more
appropriate, the next hole towards the
joint can also be used). It is not
recommended that the first diaphyseal
screw be placed into the last
diaphyseal hole. Avoid using screw
hole(s) immediately adjacent to
fracture line(s). After insertion,
this screw should not be tightened
completely to allow for pivotal • The Drill Guide constrains the
adjustment of the plate’s positioning. drilling angle, ensuring optimal screw
head profile to minimize possible soft
• Once the orientation of the plate has tissue irritation.
been finalized, place a second screw
• Note that bending in the epiphyseal/ into a second diaphyseal hole at least • Using the appropriate diameter
metaphyseal part of the plate should one hole space away from the first Numelock II® Drill Bit (Ref. No. 700351
be avoided as this may damage the screw and securely tighten both for 4.5mm screws or MCA35195 for
locking mechanisms. Moreover, it is screws. 6.5mm screws), create a pilot hole
not necessary to contour in this part for screw insertion.
of the plate because it is already
• It is important to preplan the
pre-shaped and the underside of the
angles of inclination for each of the
plate in this region need not be in
Numelock II® epiphyseal/metaphyseal
contact with the periosteal surface
locking screws to optimize the
once the locking screws are engaged.
fixation of any fragments while
• The Numelock II® Drill Guide exercising extreme caution to avoid
(Ref.No.GM25 for 4.5mm Numelock II® collision of any screws inside the
Plates or GM35 for 6.5mm bone and to avoid penetration of
Numelock II® Plates) can be threaded joint surfaces.When feasible, to avoid
into one of the epiphyseal/metaphyseal such intersection of the Numelock II®
locking holes to assist with plate screws within the bone, it is desirable
positioning and holding. However, the to place them at divergent angles to
Numelock II® Drill Guide is not for use each other.
with diaphyseal screw placement.
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Operative Technique
General Principles
Step Two continued – Step Three – Depth Step Four – Locking Screw
Pre-drilling for Locking measurement (Fig.1) Placement (Fig.2)
Screw Placement.
• Using the Numelock II® Depth Gauge • Using the Cutting Screwdriver
• If hard cortical bone is encountered, (Ref. No. JA65), measure the depth (Ref. No. TASH5 for 4.5mm screws
use the tip of the Cutting Screwdriver of the metaphyseal pilot hole directly or TASH7 for 6.5mm screws),
(Ref. No. TASH5 for 4.5mm screws or through the plate. The depth gauge insert the Numelock II® locking screw
TASH7 for 6.5mm screws) to incise provides the actual length of the as far as possible without locking
the near cortex. Additionally, a screw required. the ring mechanism. Prevent rotation
3.2mm Drill Bit (Ref. No. 700356) of the ring mechanism by
for 4.5mm screws and a 4.5mm Drill • Note: This Depth Gauge is not engaging the Holding Spanner’s
Bit (Ref. No. 700354) for 6.5mm designed to measure the lengths of (Ref. No. CESH5 for 4.5mm screws
screws are supplied and may be used standard SPS screws. If transport of a or CESH7 for 6.5mm screws) teeth
to overdrill the near cortex in case of bone segment is anticipated (see Step with the corresponding slots in the
hard bone. Five), a shorter screw than the length ring. Repeat Steps Two through
measured for that fragment will Four for all screw positions in the
• Note: The Drill Guides cannot be used usually be required. epiphysis/metaphysis. If transport
for overdrilling. of a bone fragment is anticipated,
see Step Five.
Fig.1 Fig.2
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Operative Technique
General Principles
Step Five – Final Step Six – Final Locking Step Seven – Remaining
Adjustments/Transport (Fig.4) Diaphyseal Screws
(Fig.3)
• When all desired adjustments are • Pre-drill and measure for placement
• To adjust the position of the bone complete, lock each Numelock II® of remaining SPS Cortical Screws as
with respect to the plate or to pull screw with the screwdriver while necessary. Insert screws and securely
a bone segment closer to the plate, holding the ring steady with the tighten.
use the Ring Driver (Ref. No. Holding Spanner. Firm tightening
TVESH5 for 4.5mm screws or of the screws ensures stability.
TVESH7 for 6.5mm screws) with After locking, it is no longer possible
automatic centering. By turning the to rotate the ring without damaging
ring clockwise with the Ring Driver, the locking mechanism.
the bone is moved closer to the plate
as required. • Note: To guarantee maximum
stability, fill all Numelock II® holes
• Note: Further displacement of the with a screw of appropriate length.
bone to the plate is no longer possible
if more than three Numelock II®
locking screws have been applied.
Fig.3 Fig.4
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Operative Technique
Indication Procedures
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Operative Technique
Indication Procedures
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Operative Technique
Indication Procedures
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Clinical Examples
Distal Humerus
Distal Femur
Proximal Tibia
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Ordering information – Plates
StSt Length Side Locking Shaft StSt Length Side Locking Shaft
REF mm Holes Holes REF mm Holes Holes
SHHP8TDS 4 75 Right 4 4 SFBEP10TDS 4 124 Right 5 5
SHHP8TGS 4 75 Left 4 4 SFBEP10TGS 4 124 Left 5 5
SHHP10TDS 4 95 Right 4 6 SFBEP12TDS 4 158 Right 5 7
SHHP10TGS 4 95 Left 4 6 SFBEP12TGS 4 158 Left 5 7
SHHP12TDS 115 Right 4 8 SFBEP14TDS 4 192 Right 5 9
SHHP12TGS 115 Left 4 8 SFBEP14TGS 4 192 Left 5 9
SHHP14TDS 4 135 Right 4 10 SFBEP16TDS 226 Right 5 11
SHHP14TGS 4 135 Left 4 10 SFBEP16TGS 226 Left 5 11
StSt Length Side Locking Shaft StSt Length Side Locking Shaft
REF mm Holes Holes REF mm Holes Holes
SHBIP5TS 4 70 Symmetrical 4 1 STHIP8TDS 4 91 Right 3 5
SHBIP7TS 4 100 Symmetrical 4 3 STHIP8TGS 4 91 Left 3 5
SHBIP9TS 130 Symmetrical 4 5 STHIP10TDS 4 117 Right 3 7
STHIP10TGS 4 117 Left 3 7
STHIP12TDS 4 143 Right 3 9
STHIP12TGS 4 143 Left 3 9
STHIP14TDS 169 Right 3 11
STHIP14TGS 169 Left 3 11
StSt Length Side Locking Shaft StSt Length Side Locking Shaft
REF mm Holes Holes REF mm Holes Holes
SRBIP7TDS 4 57 Right 4 3 STBIP9TDS 4 81 Right 6 3
SRBIP7TGS 4 57 Left 4 3 STBIP9TGS 4 81 Left 6 3
SRBIP8TDS 4 67 Right 4 4 STBIP11TDS 4 107 Right 6 5
SRBIP8TGS 4 67 Left 4 4 STBIP11TGS 4 107 Left 6 5
STBIP13TDS 4 133 Right 6 7
STBIP13TGS 4 133 Left 6 7
STBIP15TDS 159 Right 6 9
STBIP15TGS 159 Left 6 9
4 Recommended Item
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Ordering information – Locking Screws
StSt Length
REF mm
S5SH14S 4 14
S5SH16S 4 16
S5SH18S 4 18
S5SH20S 4 20
S5SH22S 4 22
S5SH24S 4 24
S5SH26S 4 26
S5SH29S 4 29
S5SH32S 4 32
S5SH35S 4 35
S5SH38S 4 38
S5SH42S 4 42
S5SH46S 4 46
S5SH50S 4 50
S5SH55S 4 55
S5SH60S 4 60
S5SH65S 4 65
S5SH70S 4 70
S5SH75S 4 75
StSt Length
REF mm
S7SH27S 4 27
S7SH30S 4 30
S7SH33S 4 33
S7SH36S 4 36
S7SH39S 4 39
S7SH42S 4 42
S7SH45S 4 45
S7SH50S 4 50
S7SH55S 4 55
S7SH60S 4 60
S7SH65S 4 65
S7SH70S 4 70
S7SH75S 4 75
S7SH80S 4 80
S7SH85S 4 85
4 Recommended Item
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Ordering information – Instruments
REF Description
4.5mm Instrumentation
6.5mm Instrumentation
4 Recommended Item
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Ordering information – Cases and Trays
REF Description
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