What is locking compression plate?
Locking Compression Plate (LCP) represents a new advancement in plate-screw systems. It combines conventional plate osteosynthesis with locking screws under the principle of angular stability. The characteristics of LCP include the integration of angular stability and overall compression of fracture fragments. Beyond its standard surgical indications, LCP is particularly suitable for periarticular fractures, osteoporotic fractures, and percutaneous surgical techniques.
What types Orthopedic locking plate systems include?
The locking plate systems include Clavicle Locking Plate, rib plates, humeral plates, ulna and radial plates, hand plates, pelvis plates, and femoral locking plates, etc.
What are the advantages of locking plate system?
Stable three-dimensional fixation by locking, even if the plate is not exactly adapted to the bone
Reduction of the fracture is retained
Improved blood supply
Less inflammatory complications
What are the operation steps for Locking Compression Plate (LCP)?
Preoperative Preparation
Radiological assessment: Confirm fracture type, displacement degree, and bone quality (especially for osteoporotic patients) via X-ray and CT.
Instrument selection: Choose LCP of matched length and shape according to the fracture site (e.g. distal femoral LCP, distal radius LCP), and prepare supporting locking screws, compression screws, and special aiming guides.
Intraoperative Procedure
Fracture reduction and temporary fixation: Restore anatomical alignment of fracture ends with traction, reduction forceps, and other tools; use Kirschner wires for temporary fixation if necessary.
Plate placement and shaping: Fit the LCP to the bone surface at the fracture site; if the anatomical shape is mismatched, use a bender to moderately shape the plate.
Compression mode: First insert ordinary cortical screws into the compression holes on both sides of the fracture line, and achieve axial compression between fracture fragments by tightening the screws to enhance the stability of the fracture ends.
Locking mode: Insert locking screws into the locking holes; the thread locking between screws and plate forms an angular stable structure. For osteoporotic or comminuted fractures, increase the number of locking screws to improve fixation strength.
Percutaneous minimally invasive operation (for specific indications): Establish a soft tissue channel through a small incision, and complete plate implantation and screw fixation with an aiming guide to reduce damage to surrounding soft tissues.
Postoperative Management
Postoperative radiological review: Take X-ray immediately after surgery to confirm the quality of fracture reduction and the position of plate and screws.
Rehabilitation training: Guide patients to carry out progressive joint activity and muscle strength training according to the fracture healing status to avoid joint stiffness.
Complication prevention: Observe the incision healing status to prevent complications such as infection and screw loosening; for osteoporotic patients, combine with anti-osteoporotic drug therapy.
Why you chose ZATH Orthopedic Locking plate?
1.Our company is a professional orthopedic manufacturer with its own factory to ensure product quality.
2.We have a strong research and development team to support OEM&ODM customization.
3.All locking plates come with a sterile package, which can save the preparation time of operations and reduce the infection rate.
If you want to learn more about the locking plate implant, please feel free to contact us; our team will provide you with the professional support and answers.
Post time: Jan-15-2026