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A.L.P.S. Hand Fracture System
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Plate Options
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The A.L.P.S. Hand Fracture System plates were designed to be modified to meet the needs of the patient and the
fracture. The plates can be shortened, cut, or shaped to create an almost infinite array of plate constructs. The
plates can be shortened by using the benders or cut using the plate cutters. When shortening with the benders, it is
recommended that you straddle the bridge to be removed with the benders and simply bend toward the bottom of
the plate until it releases. This is the preferred shortening method since it will make the broken edge of the plate face
toward the bone, keeping it hidden from the soft tissues. This simple chart demonstrates some of the plate shapes
that can be created from the basic 5 shapes.
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