Surgical technique guide for the DePuy Synthes VA-LCP Condylar Plate 4.5/5.0, covering indications, preparation, insertion, and MRI safety.
This document describes the VA-LCP Condylar Plate 4.5/5.0, part of the Synthes Variable Angle Periarticular Plating System. It explains the plate’s design, material options, and variable‑angle locking technology, and provides detailed surgical steps for preparation, plate insertion, screw placement, and instrument handling.
The guide also includes indications and contraindications, a list of required instruments and implants, MRI safety information, and references for further reading. It is intended for surgeons experienced with DePuy Synthes products and for use in a clinical setting.
| Plate length range | 6–22 holes |
|---|---|
| Plate material options | Stainless Steel or Titanium Alloy |
| Variable‑angle locking holes | Present in plate head and shaft |
| OPTILINK™ screw technology | Stainless steel VA locking screw with special heat‑treat |
| Maximum MRI artifact size | ≈135 mm |
| Peak MRI temperature rise (1.5 T) | 9.20 °C |
It is indicated for buttressing multifragmentary distal femur fractures, including supra‑condylar, intra‑articular, extra‑articular condylar, periprosthetic, osteopenic, non‑unions and mal‑unions.