Anatomical Calcaneal Locking Plate

Kangli Orthopaedics manufactures this anatomical calcaneal locking plate for fixation procedures involving the calcaneus and hindfoot. Made from pure titanium, the plate features an asymmetrical lobe-and-bridge configuration that follows the changing contours of the hindfoot rather than a uniform straight profile. Recessed openings accommodate compatible locking screws, with the range including Calcaneus Locking Plate I and Calcaneus Locking Plate II, Short Tail. It is supplied in left and right forms.

Anatomical Contouring for Calcaneal Fixation

The plate transitions from a broad, irregular end through a narrower central waist into a shaped tail. This variable-width profile corresponds to the changing outline of the calcaneus and supports positioning along the hindfoot surface.

Open Bridge Design for Implant Access

Diagonal, horizontal, and angled bridges connect the plate regions while maintaining material around each screw opening. The open construction keeps the intervening fixation area visible and distributes the screw sites along the contoured perimeter instead of forming a solid central bar.

Recessed Openings for Locking Screws

Rounded and chamfered rims surround the plate openings and form a defined seating area for compatible locking screw heads. The recessed design positions the screw heads within the plate face when fully seated, helping maintain a low-profile implant surface.

Calcaneal and Hindfoot Fixation Applications

• Positioning along the hindfoot for calcaneal fracture fixation
• Fixation around the calcaneal body with an anatomical plate
• Use in hindfoot reconstruction procedures
• Plate selection when a shorter terminal reach is required

The anatomical configuration can be considered alongside the Combined Minimally Invasive Calcaneal Locking Plate when the surgical plan calls for a different calcaneal plate design. Calcaneus Locking Plate II, Short Tail provides the shorter tail option, while Calcaneus Locking Plate I represents the principal plate configuration.