Lapidus arthrodesis is a widely recognized surgical procedure for the treatment of moderate to severe hallux valgus, particularly in cases of first-ray hypermobility(1).
It is increasingly performed worldwide today, supported by solid clinical results:
– Reported bone fusion rate up to 96%(2)
– Recommended for recurrent or unstable deformities(1)
In this context, our single-use solution for Lapidus arthrodesis provides a concrete response to operating room requirements. It incorporates anatomical plates and favors a plantar approach, offering a stable construct and dynamic compression, notably through the transfixing screw. Building on its expertise in Lapidus arthrodesis plates and recognized know-how in single-use sterile kits, Newclip Technics has developed INITIAL F LAPIDUS: a solution designed to support surgeons in a procedure that is technical, frequent, and essential for weight-bearing recovery and patient satisfaction.
Ready when you are!
The implants of the INITIAL F LAPIDUS range are dedicated to arthrodesis, fracture and osteotomy fixation, and foot revision surgeries in adults.
(1) Thompson IM, Bohay DR, Anderson JG. Fusion rate of first tarsometatarsal arthrodesis in the modified Lapidus procedure and flatfoot reconstruction. Foot Ankle Int. 2005 Sep;26(9):698-703
(2) Biz C, Maso G, Malgarini E, Tagliapietra J, Ruggieri P. Hypermobility of the First Ray: the Cinderella of the measurements conventionally assessed for correction of Hallux Valgus. Acta Bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis. 2020 May;91(4-S):47-59
Our sterile solution: INITIAL F LAPIDUS.
The INITIAL F LAPIDUS kits consist of two blisters:
- The first is used for the implantation of the plate and associated screws. It includes the plate, screws (locked and non-locked), pins, T8 quick-release screwdriver, length gauge, quick-release drill, threaded guide gauge, handle for guide gauge, as well as pins of different lengths and diameters.
- It is also possible to place a Ø4.0 mm head compression screw in addition to the plate, which is why the kit includes a second blister with the necessary instrumentation for proper implantation of this screw. This blister contains an AO quick-release drill, pins, a 2-in-1 instrument, and a differential pin gauge.
These 6 kits are available in 3 plantar plate sizes for the right and left sides.
INITIAL F LAPIDUS
The plantar Lapidus plates have been designed to allow dynamic compression of the osteotomy site.
They feature a transfixing screw to achieve compression between the 1st metatarsal and the 1st cuneiform. This screw is polyaxial to maximize its positioning and the stability of the construct.
These plates have been designed for high adaptability, notably through the use of grade 2 titanium.
*The compression screws are not included in the INITIAL F LAPIDUS kit (only the instrumentation is included); they are available separately in sterile single-unit packaging (S-box).
Key features of the INITIAL F LAPIDUS kit.
- Integrated transfixing screw in the plate for construct stabilization
- Grade 2 titanium for optimized plate adaptability
- Two blisters combined in a single-use kit
- Single-use sterile format, ready-to-use, adapted for emergency situations:
- Reduced risk of contamination
- No restocking wait time
- Easier traceability thanks to detailed labeling
- Reduction of operative time and costs
- Ergonomic format suitable for instrument sets
