The Dynamic Hip Screw from Depuy Synthes is intended for the fixation of proximal femoral fractures. It is indicated for per-trochanteric, lateral femoral neck fractures and some subtrochanteric fractures. Usually it is implanted after closed reduction on a fracture table under image...

The proximal femoral locking compression plate (LCP) from Depuy-Synthes comes in a Hook Plate (to provide fixation of the trochanter) and non-hook plate version. Screws are 4.5/5.0mm, with combi-holes in the shaft allowing the placement of either. The most proximal screw hole accepts a 7.3mm...

The Micro QUICKANCHOR is a miniature bone anchor for use in the hand, wrist, foot and ankle. Its use has been described in repairing Zone 1 flexor tendon injuries (Huq et al 2013) in which the authors described a low rate of complications. Brustein et al described better fixation in...

The ProDisc II is an intervertebral disc replacement for the lumbar spine. It comprises two porous coated cobalt-chrome end plates and a convex polyethylene core. Each end plate has a central anchoring core and two spikes to ensure early stability. The device is indicated for advanced...

The MARATHON cemented acetabulum is a cross-linked polyethylene socket for hip replacement. The device has a flange which can be trimmed after trialling and before insertion. The socket has an alignment wire which is supplied separately and should be affixed to the polyethylene component before...