Our Anatomical Clavicle Hook Locking Plates are highly specialized, low-profile orthopedic implants engineered specifically for the stabilization of lateral distal clavicle fractures and the disruption of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint. Available in distinct Left and Right configurations, these plates are pre-contoured to replicate the natural S-shape of the human collarbone, drastically reducing the need for aggressive manual intraoperative bending.
Crafted from medical-grade, highly electropolished Surgical Stainless Steel 316L or Premium Titanium Alloy, the plate features a precision-engineered, smooth sub-acromial hook extension. This hook slips beneath the acromion process, acting as a mechanical lever to depress the elevated distal clavicle back into its anatomical position, allowing torn acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments to heal properly. The structural plate body incorporates advanced combi-holes (locking/compression combination holes), providing orthopedic surgeons with maximum mechanical flexibility to construct a highly rigid fixed-angle frame along the clavicular shaft.
Key Features & Benefits
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Anatomically Pre-Contoured Geometries: Distinctly engineered variations for Left and Right shoulders ensure an optimized, flush fit against the superior surface of the distal clavicle, streamlining surgical alignment.
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Precision Sub-Acromial Hook: Designed with a smooth, rounded profile and an optimized hook depth to minimize bony impingement or sub-acromial osteolysis while maintaining solid joint reduction.
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Advanced Shaft Combi-Holes: Symmetrical combination holes accept threaded 3.5mm locking screws for absolute structural rigidity or smooth-sloped cortical screws for standard axial compression.
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Fixed-Angle Construct Security: Threaded screw-to-plate locking prevents screw back-out and hardware lifting—essential for resisting the intense upward pulling forces generated by the trapezius muscle during arm movement.
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Tissue-Friendly Tapered Border: Ultra-low plate thickness, rounded edges, and a mirror-polished finish reduce post-operative hardware palpability under the thin subcutaneous tissue of the shoulder.
Product Specifications
| Property | Specification |
| Anatomical Orientation | Left and Right Specific Configurations |
| System Classification | Small Fragment System (utilizes 3.5mm locking and cortical mechanics) |
| Hole Configuration Shown | 5-Hole Shaft with a 2-Hole Medial Flared Head Cluster |
| Material Availability | Certified Implant Grade Stainless Steel 316L / Titanium Alloy |
| Hook Design | Smooth, unthreaded sub-acromial hook extension |
| Surface Treatment | High-mirror electropolished for superior biocompatibility |
Clinical Applications
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Fixation of unstable lateral distal clavicle fractures (Neer Type II fractures).
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Treatment of complete acromioclavicular (AC) joint dislocations (Tossy Type III or Rockwood Type III, IV, and V joint injuries).
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Stabilization of symptomatic distal clavicle non-unions or mal-unions associated with chronic AC joint instability.
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Premium human shoulder reconstruction and specialized veterinary small fragment trauma procedures.
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