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What is the ALPS® Product Range?
The ALPS® Product Range is a unique concept from KYON in which different implant types are anchored with KYON Locking Screws (KLS™) and Cortical Specialty Screws. This allows for the universal use of a concise set of screws for a wide range of applications. ALPS stands for advanced locking plate system.
What products are included in the ALPS® Product Range?
The ALPS® Product Range is designed to treat a broad spectrum of clinical conditions in companion animals and includes the following products:
- Multipurpose fracture plate ALPS-II
- Extra strong fracture plate ALPS-IIS
- Double Pelvic Osteotomy plate ALPS® DPO
- Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy ALPS® TPLO
- Proximal Abducting Ulnar Osteotomy ALPS® PAUL-II
- Arthrodesis plates ALPS FUSE
- Acetabular fracture plate ALPS® AcetFx
What is ALPS® Technology?
All ALPS® plates use ALPS® Technology, which includes a unique design to preserve the vascular supply, reduce the risk of infection and accelerate healing.
- Preserves Vascular Supply. All plates of the ALPS® Product Range are designed to minimize the contact-area of a plate with the periosteum and therefore minimize vascular damage. This results in accelerated healing.
- Reduced Risk of Infection. All components of the ALPS® Product Range are manufactured from a titanium alloy, known to be biocompatible and thus reducing the risk of infection. There are many benefits to titanium, as it for example allows contouring of plates.
- Easy to Use. KLS™ are designed to make insertion easy, fast and safe. In addition, the use of monocortical locking screws prevents unnecessary damage to healthy bone.
What is the economical benefit of using the ALPS® Product Range?
- Reduced Capital Cost. All plates in the ALPS® Product Range can be anchored by KLS™ or Cortical Specialty Screws. The use of KLS™ simplifies and consolidates the screw and instrument inventory, reducing capital and carrying costs and easing the equipment management burden of your staff.
What are KYON Locking Screws (KLS™)?
KLS™ feature a novel thread shape and locking mechanism and are used across the ALPS® Product Range. KLS™ screws can be used bicortically or monocortically. They are made from a titanium alloy and anodized to achieve an inert titanium oxide surface. Available in 7 diameters from 1.5mm to 4.5mm.
