CytroFIX® Femur Shaft (Broad) Plates

High-strength, anatomically contoured plates designed for femoral shaft fractures, providing robust fixation, optimal stability, and promoting efficient healing in orthopedic procedures.

High-Purity Titanium Constructs for Femoral Shaft Fracture Stabilization

The CytroFIX® Femur Shaft (Broad) Plate by Cytronics (an INVAMED orthopedic division) is meticulously engineered for femoral shaft fractures that demand a wider plate profile. Constructed from high-purity titanium, these plates provide robust mechanical support, extended cortical coverage, and a versatile hole configuration—offering surgeons effective stabilization in complex or comminuted mid-femur injuries.

Broad Plate Design
  • Features increased plate width and extended hole spacing, ensuring enhanced cortical engagement and stability in large-diameter femoral shafts.
  • Helps distribute stress more evenly across the bone, which can be beneficial in comminuted or osteopenic fractures.
  • Medical-grade titanium (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V ELI) offers outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance.
  • Minimizes the risk of metal sensitivity and fosters favorable conditions for bone healing.
  • Multiple holes accommodate standard cortical screws or locking screws, including variable-angle locking for challenging shaft fractures or poor bone quality.
  • Surgeons can mix compression and locking holes to tailor fixation strategies to fracture patterns.
  • A plate thickness of approximately 3.5–4.0 mm helps maintain a relatively low profile while still providing robust strength for the femoral shaft.
  • Anatomical contours and streamlined edges aim to reduce soft tissue irritation, especially in submuscular plating techniques.
  • Femoral shaft fractures (simple, comminuted, segmental), mid-shaft osteotomies, or revision scenarios requiring broad bridging.
  • Potentially useful in bridging constructs for peri-implant fractures or nonunions along the femoral diaphysis.
  • Insufficient bone stock preventing stable fixation, active local infection, or systemic factors precluding elective orthopedic surgery.
  • An intramedullary approach (nail) or narrower plate profile may be more appropriate for certain fracture types.