Placement / Sizing
Features and Benefits
General Knowledge
MISC
100

where does the high plate sit?

1 cm distal to the greater tuberosity

100

True or false: Synthes proximal humerus system sucks 

true (clinically proven) 

100

Name the rotator cuff muscles 

supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis 

100

Which plates are not included in the tray?

11 & 14 high and low plates 
200

where does the low plate sit?

2 cm distal to the greater tuberosity

200

What are the benefits of using pegs?

Stronger core diameter than 3.5 screws, no cutting edge tips, faster
200

true or false: Alps small frag has screws compatible to the PHP

true 

200

What does the color of the fast guides indicate

Left or RIght
300

How long is the 14 H low plate? (in mm)

227 mm

300

why are there 2 sets of threads on the pegs?

more efficient for swapping sizes

300

Where should the central K wire be placed to confirm proper placement?

Central on lateral and AP views

300

What design philosophy is the plate designed for?

Subchondral Support

400

what does the high plate have that the low plate does not?

2 extra proximal screw holes

400

true or false: low plate is designed for a greater range of motion

true 

400

What is the angle of the central K wire?

135 degrees

400

Name three risk factors of plating the proximal humerus.

Varus Collapse, Articular surface screw penetration, subacromial impingement

500

Why do we not offer a 5 hole plate?

Because of where the plate bends 

500

What sre the tiny holes in the top of the plate used for?

Used for attaching suture to plate

500

name the predecessor of the ALPS proximal humerus plate 

S3

500

How do you spell Mike's last name

Strycharz