Proximal Humeral Locking Plate

Kangli Orthopaedics manufactures the Proximal Humeral Locking Plate as a long-form plate configuration for fixation extending from the proximal humerus toward the humeral shaft. Its fan-shaped proximal section transitions into a contoured shaft with repeated elongated slots, creating a continuous plate profile for proximal humerus procedures that require coverage beyond the upper humeral region.

Fan-Shaped Proximal Humerus Plate Design

The proximal section opens into a broad fan-shaped head and narrows through a gently curved waist before continuing into the shaft. This profile follows the transition between the proximal humerus and the diaphyseal region, while the broad head accommodates fixation points across a wider area than a compact proximal plate head.

Staggered Screw Openings for Proximal Fixation

Multiple circular and oval openings are distributed in staggered rows across the proximal head. Larger recessed openings are positioned among smaller peripheral openings, offering a range of screw locations across the available plate surface. This arrangement supports planning around the anatomy and the selected fixation pattern.

Long Shaft Profile with Elongated Slots

The shaft includes a series of horizontal elongated slots aligned along the length of the humerus. These slots allow positioning adjustments before final screw tightening and extend the fixation layout farther down the shaft. The long configuration also creates a gradual transition from the broad proximal head to the narrower shaft section.

Proximal Humerus Fixation Applications

The long-form Proximal Humeral Locking Plate is intended for fixation configurations that extend from the proximal humerus toward the shaft. Potential applications include:

• proximal humerus fracture fixation
• fixation of proximal humeral fragments
• fixation extending along the humeral shaft
• long-plate fixation for proximal humerus procedures

For cases requiring a dedicated plate head for the greater tuberosity, it may be considered alongside the Humeral Greater Tuberosity Locking Plate when that configuration corresponds to the planned procedure.