CytroFIX® Femur Shaft (Narrow) Plates
High-Purity Titanium Constructs for Femoral Shaft Fracture Stabilization in Narrow Anatomies
The CytroFIX® Femur Shaft (Narrow) Plate by Cytronics (an INVAMED orthopedic division) is specifically designed for femoral shaft fractures that demand a more slender plate profile—whether due to patient anatomy, fracture configuration, or the need to minimize soft tissue disruption. Made from high-purity titanium, these plates deliver robust fixation, versatile screw options, and a streamlined geometry suitable for both simple and comminuted fracture patterns.
Narrow Plate Design
- Features a reduced plate width compared to broad plates, making it well-suited for smaller femoral shafts, thinner patients, or submuscular plating techniques that benefit from lower implant bulk.
- Helps conserve periosteal blood supply by minimizing medial-lateral encroachment.
High-Purity Titanium Construction
- Medical-grade titanium (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V ELI) ensures excellent biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and a high strength-to-weight ratio.
- Reduces the risk of metal hypersensitivity and supports favorable fracture healing conditions.
Locking & Non-Locking Screw Options
- Accommodates standard cortical screws and optional locking screws (including variable-angle configurations) for stable constructs in diverse fracture scenarios.
- Surgeons can select compression or locking hole strategies to match specific bone quality and fracture morphology.
Streamlined & Contoured
- Plate thickness typically around 3.5–4.0 mm, balancing essential rigidity with a lower profile for submuscular or minimally invasive approaches.
- Smooth edges and gentle contouring diminish soft tissue irritation, assisting in postoperative comfort and earlier mobilization.
Clinical Indications
- Femoral shaft fractures (simple, segmental, comminuted) in patients whose anatomy or fracture pattern favors a narrower plate footprint.
- Revision surgeries, osteotomies, or peri-implant fractures where a narrower, medially or laterally placed plate is advantageous.
Contraindications
- Active local infection, insufficient bone stock, or patient conditions that contraindicate open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
- When intramedullary nailing or a broader plate is clinically deemed more suitable (large canals, extensive comminution, etc.).