Orthopedic trauma implants (trauma-related orthopedic implants) are mainly used to treat fractures caused by accidents such as traffic collisions and falls. Through internal or external fixation, they provide stability for fractured sites to facilitate bone healing and enable patients to conduct early functional exercises. As one of the most widely applied and highest-demand sub-segments in orthopedic implants, trauma-related implants account for a considerable share of the orthopedic implant market.
Main Classifications and Representative Products of Trauma Implants
Metallic Bone Plates (External Bone Fixation)
Locking Compression Plates (LCP): The screws interlock with the plate, delivering good pull out resistance and angular stability. They are suitable for patients with osteoporosis, severely comminuted fractures, or minimally invasive fixation.
Bone Screws (Internal Bone Fixation)
Cortical bone screws and cancellous bond screws: Selected according to bone mineral density, used for compression, reduction or positional fixation between fracture fragments.
Cannulated screws (e.g., cannulated compression screws): Inserted over a guide wire. Suitable for sites such as femoral neck fractures to achieve minimally invasive fixation.
Locking screws: Used in conjunction with locking plates to provide angular stability and prevent screw back out.
Intramedullary Nails (Internal Bone Fixation)
Femoral intramedullary nails and tibial intramedullary nails: Central-type internal splint fixation. Implanted through the medullary cavity and secured by locking screws at both ends. They feature excellent anti-rotation and anti compression performance, and are applicable to diaphyseal or metaphyseal fractures of long bones (femur, tibia, humerus).
Special-purpose intramedullary nails (PFNA): Proximal femoral nail anti rotation with helical blade. It combines anti rotation and angular stability, and is particularly suitable for intertrochanteric femoral fractures and patients with osteoporosis.
External Fixation Frames (External Bone Fixation)
External fixators / bone plates / metal bands: They are fixed onto the bone surface via external rods and pins/screws. Suitable for severe open fractures, infected fractures, or fixation requiring joint-spanning, and facilitate postoperative wound observation.
Other Auxiliary Fixation Devices
Metallic bone pins and metal cables: They are generally selected according to factors such as fracture type, injury site, patient age and bone quality. They may also be used in combination to achieve better fixation outcomes.
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Post time: Sep-01-2026