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Surgical Technique

OptiLock
Upper Extremity Plating System
Proximal Humeral Plates
®

Featuring
SphereLock™ Technology
• Anatomical plate contouring and diverging “showerhead” splay of
bone screws allow plate to sit more distally on humerus to help avoid
plate impingement with shoulder abduction
• All screw holes accept either a 3.5mm cortical locking or non-locking
bone screw which can be of benefit if trying to capture a fracture
fragment in the head or closely appose the plate to the bone of the
humeral head

Contents
Introduction.................................................................... Page 1
Indications and Contraindications................................... Page 2
Design Features............................................................. Page 2
Surgical Technique......................................................... Page 5
Proximal Humeral Plates and Screws............................. Page 14
Instruments.................................................................... Page 15
Disposables.................................................................... Page 17
Ordering Information....................................................... Page 18
Further Information......................................................... Page 20

Introduction
Proximal humeral fractures account for 4% to 5% of all fractures
in the United States1. These fractures typically occur in elderly
osteoporotic patients and may involve the humeral head, surgical
neck or proximal shaft . Proximal humeral fractures also occur in
younger patients secondary to high energy mechanisms. Most of
these fractures are minimally displaced or nondisplaced and can
be managed conservatively with immobilization and early motion.
However, 15% to 20% are displaced and represent a challenge to
the orthopedic surgeon2. As part of the OptiLock Upper Extremity
Plating System, OptiLock Proximal Humeral Plates are intended to
address complex fractures of the proximal humerus. These plates
are low profile, stainless steel and available in 2-hole (75mm),
4-hole (99mm), 6-hole (123mm) and 10-hole (171mm) lengths.
Each of these plates is anatomically side-specific, e.g. left or right.

1

Lind T, Kroner K, Jensen J. The epidemiology of fractures of the proximal humerus. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 1989;108:285-287.

2

Tejwani N, Et Al. Functional Outcome Following One-Part Proximal Humeral Fractures; A Prospective Study. J Shoulder Elbow Surgery 2008; Volume 17, No. 2; 216-219.

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Indications and Contraindications

Design Features

INDICATIONS

• 	Anatomical plate contouring and bone screw trajectories
	 allow plate to sit more distally on humerus to help avoid
	 plate impingement with shoulder abduction

The OptiLock Upper Extremity Plating System is intended for
fixation of fractures and osteotomies.
The System is intended for fractures and fracture dislocations,
osteotomies and nonunions of the proximal humerus,
particularly in osteopenic bone.
The System is intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies
and nonunions of the olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna,
particularly in osteopenic bone.
Patient selection factors to be considered include:
1. 		 Need for alignment and stabilization of bone fractures
2. 		 Ability and willingness of the patient to follow
postoperative care instructions until healing is
complete
3.	
	A good nutritional state of the patient.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. 	
2. 	
3. 	
4. 	

• 	Patent pending SphereLockTM technology allows all
	 screw holes to accept either a 3.5mm cortical locking or
	 a non-locking bone screw which can be of benefit if trying
	 to capture a fracture fragment in the head or closely appose
	 the plate to the bone of the humeral head.
• 	All SphereLock™ (locking and non-locking) bone screws
	 are available in lengths of 10-44mm in increments of 2mm
	 and 44-60mm in increments of 4mm
• 	The most distal hole allows for dual trajectory placement
	 based on surgeon preference and nature of fracture
• 	Low profile plate and screw heads minimize soft
	 tissue impingement

Active infection.
Patient conditions including blood supply limitations,
and insufficient quantity or quality of bone.
Patients with mental or neurologic conditions who are
unwilling or incapable of following postoperative care
instructions or materials.
Foreign body sensitivity. Where material sensitivity is
suspected, testing is to be completed prior to
implantation of the device.

P/N 377xx
(Locking Screw)

P/N 367xx
(Non-Locking Screw)

*	 Although plates are pre-contoured,
	 Bending Irons (P/N 36595) are available if needed.

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Design Features (Continued)

P/N 37102
(Proximal Humeral Plate
Right, 2-Holes, 75mm)

Lateral View
(All Plates)
P/N 37104
(Proximal Humeral Plate
Right, 4-Holes, 99mm)

P/N 36110
(Proximal Humeral Plate
Left, 10-Holes, 171mm)

P/N 37106
(Proximal Humeral Plate
Right, 6-Holes, 123mm)

P/N 36106
(Proximal Humeral Plate
Left, 6-Holes, 123mm)

P/N 37110
(Proximal Humeral Plate
Right, 10-Holes, 171mm)

P/N 36104
(Proximal Humeral Plate
Left, 4-Holes, 99mm)

P/N 36102
(Proximal Humeral Plate
Left, 2-Holes, 75mm)

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Design Features (Continued)
Six suture holes with bottom profile
facilitate suture access
Oversized hole in head of plate facilitates
delivery of osteobiologics

• Threaded compression slot, which is lockable at both
ends, can be used to aid in plate positioning and
fracture reduction
• A non-locking screw can be used for compression
	 of plate to bone

Dual trajectory screw hole
Cannulated targeting jig which

(90˚ perpendicular to plate or

attaches via an attachment screw in

25˚ off-center distally)

hole allows easier proximal K-wire
insertion and drill guide insertion

• 	Threaded screw holes in the proximal portion of plate
	 allow for a diverging “showerhead” splay of bone screws
	 (Figure 1)
• 	Universal driver fits bone screws and can be used
	 to attach/remove locking drill guides
• 	Non-locking drill guides have detachable handles

Figure 1

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Surgical Technique
Patient Positioning
A beach-chair or supine position is recommended. The head and
neck must be safely stabilized, and full access to the shoulder
girdle will be required. The operating table must be oriented to
allow positioning of the intraoperative image intensifier for proper
AP and lateral views of the shoulder. This can be obtained with the
aid of a radiolucent table or bringing the C-arm in from above the
head of the patient.

Exposure
Step 1: A standard 12-14cm incision is made from the coracoid
towards the deltoid insertion on the humerus.

Step 4: The pectoralis is retracted inferiorly and medially.
The conjoint tendon is identified and retracted medially with
hand-held retractors.
CAUTION: Should be used with deep self-retaining retractors to
avoid injury to the musculocutaneous nerve.
Step 5: Blunt dissection in the subacromial space and the
subdeltoid area is carried out to allow full circumferential soft
tissue release. The fracture is visualized. The bicep tendon is
easily identified beneath the pectoralis, which helps to orientate
the fracture pattern.
Step 6: After exposure of the fracture, and limited debridement to
allow identification of fracture fragments, heavy #2 nonabsorbable
braided sutures are placed into the supraspinatus tendon insertion
on the greater tuberosity and the subscapularis tendon insertion on
the lesser tuberosity.
This allows manipulation of displaced tuberosity fragments and
helps facilitate reduction. In case there is severe comminution,
suture repair of the rotator interval and the lesser and greater
tuberosities can be done.
Under image intensifier guidance, manual manipulation and
reduction of the fracture can be carried out. Correction of any
medial and lateral displacements of the humeral shaft as well
as ensuring that correction of the typical varus and posterior
angulation of the humeral head should be carried out.

Step 2: The cephalic vein is isolated. This identifies the
deltopectoral interval.

Provisional fixation with the K-wire placed along the anterior aspect
of the humeral shaft into the humeral head can be done. The K-wire
should be placed to avoid interference with planned placement of
the OptiLock Proximal Humeral Plate.

Step 3: Blunt dissection of the deltoid is performed to release
adhesions of the proximal humerus.

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Surgical Technique (Continued)
Attach Targeting Jig to the Plate
Attach the low profile Targeting Jig Head [P/N 36118 or 37118]
(Figure 2) to the appropriate plate, left or right sided, and lock it
into place by tightening the jig’s attachment screw with the Hex
Screwdriver [P/N 36505] (Figure 3).
(Top)

(Side)

Left Jig Head (P/N 36118) shown
Figure 2

Figure 3

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Final Application of the Plate to the Bone
Positioning from AP view
15mm
This low profile locking plate is designed to be placed
approximately 10-15mm distal to the rotator cuff attachment
on the greater tuberosity (Figure 5).

Figure 5

Provisional plate positioning can be achieved by passing two 1.6
mm K-wires [P/N 14-4014401] through the targeting jig. (Figure 6).

Figure 6

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Surgical Technique (Continued)
Positioning from a lateral view
The plate should be positioned against the greater tuberosity (Figure
7), placed just lateral to bicipital groove.
NOTE: To check the placement of the plate, before inserting
screws, 1.6mm K-wires can be used through the proximal
K-wire holes.*
*K-wires and suture have been omitted for better visual.

Check plate and K-wire placement on multiple C-Arm views
including AP, axillary and lateral views.
Figure 7

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Insert Screws*
The placement of the initial screw will depend on the fracture type
and the reduction achieved.
OPTION 1: Insertion of proximal screws first
• 	This will permit fixation of proximal fragments initially.
• 	Verify the correct placement of the plate in the
	 proximal-distal dimensions with image intensifier, and
	 proper reduction of the fracture.
• 	Locking screw guides [P/N 36526] are then utilized to
	 place locking screws into the humeral head.
*IMPORTANT:
1) Placement of distal screws first can compromise the
	 proximal screw trajectories. Special care must be taken
	 at this point to ensure the fracture is properly reduced and
	 the plate is aligned correctly on the greater tuberosity.
2) Only place ONE screw in the slotted hole.
3) Use of the Torque Limiting Coupler (p/n 36510) is strongly
	 recommended if inserting the bone screws under power.
	 Final turns of the bone screws are then to be done by hand.
4) Do not use the Torque Limiting Coupler with the A/O
	 Driver Handles (p/n 22875, 22880).

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Surgical Technique (Continued)
Proximal locking screw insertion
• 	Insert a 1.6mm K-Wire, 150mm [P/N 14-4014401] through
	 the hole designation in the jig assembly to hold plate to bone.
•	 Insert the appropriate locking drill guide [P/N 36526] into
	 the Targeting Jig Head [P/N 36118 or 37118] (Figure 8).
• 	Drill the near cortex with the 2.7mm Drill Bit [P/N 36550]
	 (Figure 9). Screw length can then be read directly off the

Figure 8

	 calibrated drill bit while in the drill guide, or measured
	 using the Depth Gauge [P/N 36515] (Figure 10).
IMPORTANT: Selection of screw length for the proximal screws
must take into account possible fracture collapse. Make sure
the screws are 4mm shorter than measured so that they do not
protrude through the joint surface if collapse does occur.

NOTE: Inserting strong, non-absorbable sutures through the provided
suture holes on the outer perimeter can help control, anatomically

Figure 9

reduce the fragments and also increase construct stability postoperatively. The suture can be inserted/passed through the suture
holes before or after plate placement due to scalloping of plate.

Figure 10

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Insert Screws (Continued)
Insert the appropriate length locking screw using the Hex
Screwdriver, [P/N 36505] (Figure 11).
Use of the Torque Limiting Coupler [P/N 36510] is recommended.
NOTE: This depth gauge will give a measurement for the
proximal screws when used through the Insertion Guide and
will give a measurement for the distal screws when seated in hole
of plate. To ensure that the screw tip is a sufficient distance from

Figure 11

the joint surface, 5mm should be deducted from depth gauge
readings for the proximal screw. Check K-wire and screw placement on multiple C-Arm views including AP, axillary and lateral
views to avoid articular penetration.

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Surgical Technique (Continued)
OPTION 2: Insertion of distal screw first.
This will provide fixation of the shaft fragment (Figure 12).
A non-locking screw placed into the oval hole will allow
reduction of the plate to the humeral shaft. This will also
allow fine adjustments of the plate proximally or distally.
Proximal screws may then be placed utilizing the locking
drill guides and the targeting jig.
Figure 12

NOTE: It is recommended that 5mm be subtracted from
the measured distance of the lateral humeral cortex to the
subchondral bone.

Final Construct

Distal locking screw insertion
• 	Insert the threaded portion of the Drill Guide into the
	 threaded part of the shaft holes.
• 	Drill with the 2.7mm Drill Bit and remove the Drill Guide.
• 	Measure screw length with the Depth Gauge [P/N 36515].
For proper drilling, the 2.7mm Threaded Drill Guide
[P/N 36526] must be used for locking screws.
NOTE: For more rigid fixation, insertion of the locking screw
through both cortices is recommended.

Distal standard screw insertion
• 	For non-locking screws, use the standard screw
	 insertion technique.
• 	Use the 2.7mm Threaded Drill Guide when drilling holes for
	 the 3.5mm locking screws in the shaft holes of the plate.
•	 Use the 2.5mm Drill Bit for drilling when using
	 non-locking screws.

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Implant Removal
To remove locking screws, loosen all screws 1-2 turns,
disengaging from the plate, then remove the screws
completely from the bone. This will prevent rotation of
the plate when removing the last locking screw.
A Hex Driver can be used, but superior torque can be
achieved utilizing the Torx Driver (P/N 36505).
NOTE: Supplied Torx Driver can withstand more
torque than hex.
Osteobiologics
To help facilitate healing in the resultant defect, the use of
Biomet osteobiologics should be considered:
• 	Osteobiologic material (DBM, scaffolding and osteogenic
	 material) may be placed in the fracture gap through the
	 oversized osteobiologics hole in the plate.
• 	InterGro DBM Paste may be directly inserted through the
	 hole using accessory extensions included in packaging
	 (extensions are included in 2cc and 5cc sizes of InterGro
	 Paste and 5cc and 10cc sizes of Biomet DBM Putty).
• 	Scaffolding material (Pro Osteon 500R Granules) may be
	 inserted manually through the same hole followed by a
	 DBM to assist in holding the scaffold in place. Osteogenic
	 material (bone marrow aspirate for example) may be
	 injected through the hole as well.

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Proximal Humeral Plates and Screws

Proximal Humeral Plate (Left, 2 Holes, 75mm ) P/N: 36102

Proximal Humeral Plate (Right, 2 Holes, 75mm ) P/N: 37102

Proximal Humeral Plate (Left, 4 Holes, 99mm) P/N: 36104

Proximal Humeral Plate (Right, 4 Holes, 99mm) P/N: 37104

Proximal Humeral Plate (Left, 6 Holes, 123mm) P/N: 36106

Proximal Humeral Plate (Right, 6 Holes, 123mm) P/N: 37106

Proximal Humeral Plate (Left, 10 Holes, 171mm) P/N: 36110

Proximal Humeral Plate (Right, 10 Holes, 171mm) P/N: 37110

3.5mm Non-Locking Screws P/N: 36710 through 36760

3.5mm Locking Screws P/N: 37710 through 37760

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Instruments*

Drill A/O Connector

Torque Limiting Coupler

P/N: 22855

P/N: 36510

Fixed A/O Handle

2.0mm Depth Gauge

P/N: 22875

P/N: 36515

Ratcheting A/O Handle

2.0mm Guide Wire Sleeve, 2.7mm Drill Guides (Locking)

P/N: 22880

P/N: 36522, 36526

Torx A/O Driver

2.5mm, 3.5mm Drill Guides (Non-Locking)

P/N: 36505

P/N: 36534, 36538

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Instruments (Continued)*

3.5mm Non-Locking Screw Tap
P/N: 36546
Large Plate Holding Forceps
P/N: 36597

3.5mm Locking Screw Tap
P/N: 36551
Left Humeral Jig Head
P/N: 36118

Drill Guide Handle
P/N: 36575
Right Humeral Jig Head
P/N: 37118

* Not shown are 3.5mm Locking and Non-Locking Screw Taps (p/n 36551) and Large Bone Holding-Forceps (p/n 22896).

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Disposables

Osteobiologics

2.5mm, 2.7mm, 3.5mm A/O Drill Bit
P/N: 36545, 36550, 36555
InterGro DBM Paste

1.6mm x 150mm Guide Wire
P/N: 14-4014401

Pro Osteon 500R Granules

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Ordering Information
OptiLock Upper Extremity Plating System

3.5mm Non-Locking Screws (cont’d)

Proximal Humeral Plates*

 Catalog No.	 Description	

Set Qty

 Catalog No.	

Description	

Set Qty

36738	

3.5mm x 38mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

36102	
	

Proximal Humeral Plate, Left	
2 Holes, 75mm

2

36740	

3.5mm x 40mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

36742	

3.5mm x 42mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

36104	
	

Proximal Humeral Plate, Left	
4 Holes, 99mm

2

36744	

3.5mm x 44mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

36748	

3.5mm x 48mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

36106	
	

Proximal Humeral Plate, Left	
6 Holes, 123mm

1

36752	

3.5mm x 52mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

36756	

3.5mm x 56mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

36110	
	

Proximal Humeral Plate, Left	
10 Holes, 171mm

1	

36760	

3.5mm x 60mm Non-Locking Screw	

2	

37102	
	

Proximal Humeral Plate, Right	
2 Holes 75mm

2

37104	
	

Proximal Humeral Plate, Right	
4 Holes, 99mm

2

37106	
	

Proximal Humeral Plate, Right	
6 Holes, 123mm

1

37110	
	

Proximal Humeral Plate, Right	
10 Holes, 171mm

1	

3.5mm Locking Screws
 Catalog No.	 Description	
37710	

3.5mm x 10mm Locking Screw	

5

37712	

3.5mm x 12mm Locking Screw	

5

37714	

3.5mm x 14mm Locking Screw	

5

37716	

3.5mm x 16mm Locking Screw	

5

37718	

3.5mm x 18mm Locking Screw	

5

37720	

3.5mm x 20mm Locking Screw	

5

37722	

3.5mm x 20mm Locking Screw	

5

37724	

3.5mm x 24mm Locking Screw	

5

37726	

3.5mm x 26mm Locking Screw	

5

Set Qty

37728	

3.5mm x 28mm Locking Screw	

5

3.5mm x 30mm Locking Screw	

5

3.5mm Non-Locking Screws
 Catalog No.	 Description	

Set Qty

36710	

3.5mm x 10mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37730	

36712	

3.5mm x 12mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37732	

3.5mm x 32mm Locking Screw	

5

3.5mm x 34mm Locking Screw	

5

36714	

3.5mm x 14mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37734	

36716	

3.5mm x 16mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37736	

3.5mm x 36mm Locking Screw	

5

3.5mm x 38mm Locking Screw	

5

36718	

3.5mm x 18mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37738	

36720	

3.5mm x 20mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37740	

3.5mm x 40mm Locking Screw	

5

3.5mm x 42mm Locking Screw	

5

36722	

3.5mm x 22mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37742	

36724	

3.5mm x 24mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37744	

3.5mm x 44mm Locking Screw	

5

3.5mm x 48mm Locking Screw	

5

36726	

3.5mm x 26mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37748	

36728	

3.5mm x 28mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37752	

3.5mm x 52mm Locking Screw	

5

3.5mm x 56mm Locking Screw	

5

3.5mm x 60mm Locking Screw	

5

36730	

3.5mm x 30mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37756	

36732	

3.5mm x 32mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

37760	

36734	

3.5mm x 34mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

36736	

3.5mm x 36mm Non-Locking Screw	

2

*Description includes total length of plate, e.g. 75mm.

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Instruments

Disposables

 Catalog No.	 Description	

Set Qty

 Catalog No.	 Description	

Set Qty

22855	

Drill A/O Connector	

1

36545	

2.5mm A/O Drill Bit	

2

22875	

Fixed A/O Handle	

1

36546	

3.5mm Non-Locking Screw Tap	

1

22880	

Ratcheting A/O Handle	

1

36550	

2.7mm A/O Drill Bit	

2

36118	

Left Low Profile Humeral Jig Head	

1

36551	

3.5mm Locking Screw Tap	

1

36505	

Torx A/O Driver	

2

36555	

3.5mm A/O Drill Bit	

2

36510	

Torque Limiting Coupler 	

1

14-4014401	

1.6mm x 150mm Guide Wire 	

5

36515	

2.0mm Depth Gauge	

1

	(Non-threaded)

36522	

Guide Wire Sleeve	

2

36534	

2.5mm Drill Guide (Non-Locking)	

2

36526	

2.7mm Drill Guide (Locking)	

3

36538	

3.5mm Drill Guide (Non-Locking)	

2

36546	

3.5mm Non-Locking Screw Tap	

1

36551	

3.5mm Locking Screw Tap	

1

36575	

Drill Guide Handle	

2

36594	

Plate Holding Forceps	

1

36595	

Plate Bender	

2

36597	

Large Plate Holding Forceps	

1

37118	

Right Low Profile Humeral Jig Head	

1

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Further Information
This brochure describes the surgical technique used by Brian

Notes:

Chalkin, D.O., Kumar Kadiyala, M.D. and Nirmal Tejwani, M.D.
Biomet Trauma, as the manufacturer of this device, does not
practice medicine and does not recommend this product or any
surgical technique for use on any individual patient. The surgeon
who performs any implant procedure is responsible for determining the appropriate product(s) and utilizing the appropriate
technique(s) for said implantation in each individual patient.
For further information, please contact the Customer Service
Department at:
Biomet Trauma
56 East Bell Drive
P.O. Box 587
Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0587
800.348.9500 x 1501
www.biomet.com

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