 
											    				 
											    				 
	
					Locking plates are specialized orthopedic implants used to stabilize broken bones. Unlike traditional bone plates, they use locking screws that thread into the plate itself, creating a fixed-angle construct for added stability.
 Features:
    Screws “lock” into the plate holes
    Made from biocompatible metals like titanium or stainless steel
    Available in anatomical shapes for various bones (e.g., femur, humerus)
 Uses:
    Fractures in osteoporotic or weak bones
    Complex fractures where traditional plating may not hold well
    Periarticular fractures near joints