Clinical Indications in Orthopedic Trauma The 3.5mm self-tapping locking screw is indicated for trauma reconstruction, osteotomies, and internal fixation across diaphyseal, metaphyseal, and peri-articular segments of small and medium long bones:
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Forearm Diaphyseal Fractures: Diaphyseal radius and ulna fractures, Galeazzi and Monteggia fracture-dislocations stabilized with straight 3.5 mm small fragment locking plates.
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Distal Radius Trauma: Volar and dorsal column fixation for complex intra-articular and extra-articular distal radius fractures.
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Clavicle & Acromioclavicular Disruption: Midshaft clavicle fractures, lateral third clavicle disruptions, and corrective osteotomies using pre-contoured anatomical clavicle LCPs.
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Ankle & Distal Fibula Trauma: Lateral malleolar fractures (Weber B and C), distal tibia anterolateral (Chaput) fragments, and syndesmotic bridge constructs.
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Proximal Humerus Fractures: Multi-part proximal humerus fractures treated with anatomical PHILOS-type humerus plates requiring multi-directional angular-stable screws.
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Pelvic & Calcaneal Trauma: Non-weight-bearing pelvic brim reconstruction, acetabular wall buttressing, and intra-articular calcaneus fracture fixation.
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Osteopenic & Comminuted Fractures: Situations where conventional non-locking cortical screws fail to achieve sufficient purchase or risk stripping during final tightening.