MINIMALLY INVASIVE FIXATION PLATE FOR CORRECTING HALLUX VALGUS

摘要

The present invasion relates to a minimally invasive fixation plate for carrying out the correction of the deformation of the toes, known as Hallux Valgus, said plate is manufactured from a biocompatible material, preferably steel or titanium, which is also designed to facilitate the making of this minimally invasive surgery. The fixation plate comprises a superior portion or head with two double orifices with inner threads, where one of said threads has a larger diameter than the other, and a lower portion or bone insertion portion, wherein in a guide is attached through the larger thread which accomplished two functions: the first one is that it allows for manipulation of the plate and the second one is that it allows for the correct orientation of the drill bite and all the elements ensuring that the screw is blocked into the smaller thread which is straight and with a single entrance.