Medoff Sliding Plate

The only plate providing dynamic compression along an axis parallel to the femoral shaft.

Product Information

The Medoff sliding plate is a well proven concept in compression screw systems for treatment of subtrochanteric fractures of the hip. Unlike other devices, such as the standard compression screw system, which allow dynamic compression only along the axis of the femoral neck, the Medoff sliding plate is designed to provide dynamic compression along the axis of the femoral shaft.

 

Key features and benefits

Dynamic axial compression
The unique capability of providing dynamic compression along an axis parallel to the femoral shaft gives the Medoff sliding plate a significant advantage over other existing designs. With the Medoff sliding plate, even if resorption and settling occur at the fracture site, the dynamic compression continues to act along the axis of the femoral shaft keeping the relationship of the proximal and distal fragments intact. Thus, the Medoff sliding plate allows the fracture to heal in a more physiologic way, reducing the risk of failure.

 

Lateral support plate
The Medoff sliding plate offers a new feature, the Trochanter Support Plate, which can be used to prevent medial displacement of the femoral shaft while at the same time allowing sliding of the plate-barrel along the lag screw.

 

Biplanar cortical bone screw fixation
Another advantage of the Medoff sliding plate is the way in which the cortical bone screws are inserted. Cortical bone screws secure the plate to the femoral shaft in two distinct planes. This biplanar screw fixation is significantly stronger than the usual arrangement of other systems, in which the screws all lie in a single plane.

 

Immediate weight bearing
The unique ability of the Medoff sliding plate to function as a load-sharing rather than as a load-bearing plate, allows immediate weight bearing as tolerated.

 

Reduced overall cost
The Medoff sliding plate can significantly reduce the incidence of complications and lower the number of costly revisions. These benefits reduce the hospital´s overall costs of treating hip fractures.