Pangea Design Variable Angle Locking Technology Pangea’s variable angle locking technology uses a CoCr locking screw, which is harder than the Ti6Al4V ELI plate, allowing for the screwhead’s threads to form a definitive locking position in the plate’s locking hole by engaging the softer, Ti6Al4V ELI material. This technology allows the user to aim and lock the screw into the plate within a true 30° cone of the predetermined hole trajectory. The variable angle drill guide provided with the system offers guidance with respect to the limit of the 30° cone. The locking mechanism remains functional for up to three attempts at locking screw insertion. Hybrid LC Holes (locking/compression) Hybrid LC Holes allow for either active compression with the use of a non-locking screw in the compression section of the hole or variable angle locking with the use of a locking screw in the universal section of the hole. If locking is not desired, the universal section of the hole also accepts non-locking screws. Each Hybrid LC Hole is designed to provide up to 2mm of compression. Note: Hybrid LC Holes are not available with every plate type. Refer to the “Plate details” page for additional information. 2.0mm Proximal Suture Holes with Undercuts Allows for suture threading after plate placement and K-wire placement Proximal Row of Rafting Screws Designed to follow the angle of the tibial plateau to support the articular surface Locking or non-locking screws can be used to raft articular depression Window Designed to allow tamp placement for articular surface elevation and bone graft insertion after provisional plate application Oblong Hole To aid in plate placement Variable-Angle Screw Holes Circular universal holes accept non-locking screws, and locking screws within a 30° cone 2.0mm K-Wire Hole To provide temporary fixation 2.2mm Plate Thickness Designed to increase patient comfort with a lower plate prominence designed to reduce potential for soft tissue irritation. Placement This plate is placed on the anterolateral surface of the proximal tibia This plate is in proper position when the proximal end of the plate is adjacent to the articular surface allowing for the proximal screws to support the joint surface This plate is in proper position when it can buttress the split lateral tibial plateau fracture Fit The low profile (2.2mm) is designed to tightly contour to the shape of the proximal tibia with screw placement to allow buttress fixation of lateral split fragments Designed for treatment of Schatzker II fractures Under contoured to use the plate physically to provide buttress effect Proximal window for optional tamping, fracture visualization, and bone grafting after the plate is applied. Tamps are provided in Pangea instrument trays Technical specifications Standard plate lengths: 3-6 holes (85-127mm) Thickness: 2.2mm Left and right anatomic plate options Drill bits: Ø2.5mm x 135mm (542020) Ø2.5mm x 215mm (542021) Screws Pangea Partial Articular Proximal Tibia Plate Pangea Partial Articular Proximal Tibia Plate Multiaxial locking 3.5 (10-120mm) Cortex 3.5 (10-120mm) Cancellous 4.0 (10-100mm) 4.0 (10-100mm)