Katalyst™ Bipolar Radial Head System - Indications for Use

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Indication for Use

• Comminuted radial fracture with or without associated elbow instability
  
• Comminuted radial fracture with associated failure of the interosseous membrane; the Essex- Lopresti lesion
  
• Post-traumatic or primary osteoarthritis involving the radiocapitellar or proximal radioulnar joint
  
• Rheumatoid arthritis involving the radiocapitellar joint or proximal radioulnar joints
  
• Revision of failed radial head implant
  
  

Contraindications

• Inadequate bone and surrounding soft-tissues to accept and support the implant
  
• Neurological, metabolic or other medical conditions that might compromise the bone,
  soft tissues or proprioception about the elbow joint
  
• Open physes in the radius, ulna and distal humerus
  
• Infection
  
  
  

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