Multi-Directional Screw Insertion - Zimmer Biomet A.L.P.S. Surgical Technique

A.L.P.S. Hand Fracture System
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Multi-Directional Threaded Peg Insertion
1. Prepare and drill
• Remove the F.A.S.T. Guide inserts
• Drill through the soft tissue guide with the
2.0 mm drill (for the 2.5 mm Multi-Directional
Screw) or the 1.1 mm drill (for the 1.5 mm
locking screw) in the desired direction
• It is recommended that the off-axis angle
is no greater than 10 degrees off center
(20 degree cone). This recommendation
applies to both 1.5 mm and 2.5 mm screws
2. Measure for screw length
3. Insert screws in the desired direction
• If necessary, re-drill and reinsert the screw
in the desired direction
4. Lock screw into the plate
Note: It is possible to drive the 2.5 mm
Multi-Directional Screw through the plate.
Stop inserting when the head of the screw
is flush with the surface of the plate.
• When inserting the 1.5 mm screws off axis
the top of the screw will stand slightly proud
of the plate.