Designed to perform.
Optimal fracture treatment should aim for stable anatomical reduction to allow for early active motion of the wrist to restore functionality. The Distal Radius and Distal Ulna System 2.5 provides solutions to achieve this aim.
Comprehensive system

A wide range of fracture-specific plate designs available in a variety of sizes, widths, and thicknesses helps you address a multitude of fracture types.
Anatomical fit

Anatomical options and features designed to accommodate different patient anatomies.
One system size

In the complex application field of fracture repair, the Distal Radius and Distal Ulna System 2.5 provides simple, easy-to-use instrumentation.
TriLock

TriLock locking technology provides multidirectional and angular stable locking of the screw in the plate.
Approaches
Different fracture patterns need different approaches. The choice of approach is often based on the specific fracture type. Medartis provides solutions for each individual approach.

2.5 ADAPTIVE II TriLock Distal Radius Plates, Volar

WEB GL Adaptive Plate
Highlights
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Stabilization of the sigmoid notch and lunate facet.
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Three different widths to meet individual anatomical requirements.
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Radiolucent drill guide block available for rapid and easy angulation of screws.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Preangled
Preangled screw holes facilitate less invasive plate placement and fixation
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection
Drill guide block
Prevents screw collision and offers fast and precise screw placement
2.5 TriLock Distal Radius Plates FPL, Volar

WEB FPL Plate
Highlights
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Stabilization of the sigmoid notch, the lunate facet and improved radial support.
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Very distal plate positioning possible.
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Y-shape with a central recess may minimize the contact pressure on the flexor pollicis longus tendon.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Preangled
Preangled screw holes facilitate less invasive plate placement and fixation
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection
Drill guide block
Prevents screw collision and offers fast and precise screw placement
2.5 TriLock Distal Radius Rim Plates, Volar

Rim Plates WebGl
Highlights
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Bendable distal flaps: For support and fixation of volar rim fragments or bony ligament avulsions.
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Can be used for the insertion of 1.5 SpeedTip screws or as suture holes for additional soft tissue fixation.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Preangled
Preangled screw holes facilitate less invasive plate placement and fixation
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection
Bendable
Plates can be bent with specific plate bending pliers
Drill guide block
Prevents screw collision and offers fast and precise screw placement
2.5 TriLock Distal Radius Fracture Plate, Volar

Fracture PLate WebGL
Highlight
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First distal row can be bent individually to match the anatomy.
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Support of extension fractures with involvement of the radial styloid.
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Buttressing of the RCJ and DRUJ due to the possibility of converging screw placement.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection
Bendable
Plates can be bent with specific plate bending pliers

2.5 TriLock Distal Radius Frame Plates, Dorsal

Frame Plate WebGl
Highlights
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Anatomical plate design, easy to bend for the desired fit.
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Multiple screw holes offer a high degree of intraoperative flexibility.
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Rounded edges and a smooth surface for soft tissue protection.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection
Bendable
Plates can be bent with specific plate bending pliers
Easy to cut
Specific cutting pliers can be used to cut the APTUS plates
2.5 TriLock Distal Radius Plates, H, Dorsal

Highlights
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Anatomical plate design, easy to bend for the desired fit.
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Multiple screw holes offer a high degree of intraoperative flexibility.
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Rounded edges and a smooth surface for soft tissue protection.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection
Bendable
Plates can be bent with specific plate bending pliers
Easy to cut
Specific cutting pliers can be used to cut the APTUS plates
2.5 TriLock Wrist Spanning Plates, Dorsal

Highlights
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Curved plates (left and right) for fracture fixation to the 3rd metacarpal.
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Straight plate for fracture fixation to the 2nd metacarpal.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection

APTUS Wrist Dorsal Plate Volar
2.5 TriLock Distal Radius Small Fragment Plates, Volar and Dorsal

Web GL Small fragments
Highlights
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Small fragment plates in L, T and straight design to address individual fracture patterns and anatomies.
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Internal fixation of the intermediate and radial column according to the three-column concept.
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Anatomical plate design, easy to bend for the desired fit.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection
Bendable
Plates can be bent with specific plate bending pliers
Easy to cut
Specific cutting pliers can be used to cut the APTUS plates
1.5 Hook Plates

Hook Plate WebGL
Design highlights
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Hook plates can be used as stand-alone implant or underneath a volar plate depending on the fracture pattern.
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Hook design to capture rim fragments and bony ligament avulsions.
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Available in 2-hole, 4-hole, 6-hole and 12-hole options to meet individual anatomical requirements.
Features
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
SpeedTip
Reduced insertion torque thanks to the polygonal tip
Bendable
Plates can be bent with specific plate bending pliers
Dimensions
Dimensions of the plate

2.5 TriLock Distal Ulna Plates

Highlights
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Anatomically precontoured plate design and low plate profile.
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Plate thickness of 1.6 mm in the shaft to 1.4 mm distally for soft tissue protection.
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Multiple distal screw fixation options for a good support and fixation of complex head fractures.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection
Bendable
Plates can be bent with specific plate bending pliers
Easy to cut
Specific cutting pliers can be used to cut the APTUS plates
2.5 TriLock Distal Ulna Plates Y

Distal Ulna WebGls
Highlights
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Anatomical plate design, easy to bend for the desired fit.
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Oblong hole for variable plate positioning.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection
Bendable
Plates can be bent with specific plate bending pliers

2.5 TriLock Distal Radius Fracture Plate, Volar, Extraarticular

Highlights
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Narrow plate design allows for minimally invasive insertion and fixation procedure.
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Specifically designed aiming device (radiolucent) helps to insert and position the plate and provides guidance when inserting the proximal screws.
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Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments.
Features
TriLock
Multidirectional locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions
HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up due to self-holding technology
Oblong hole
Oblong hole for minor plate adjustments
Rounded edges
Rounded edges for soft tissue protection
Screws

Non-locking
2.5 Cortical Screws,
HexaDrive 7

Locking
2.5 TriLock Screws,
HexaDrive 7

Locking
2.5 TriLock Express Screws,
HexaDrive 7

Self-drilling
1.5 SpeedTip Screws,
HexaDrive 4
The science behind.
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Unstable distal radius fractures in the elderly patient-volar fixed-angle plate osteosynthesis prevents secondary loss of reduction.2010J Trauma
This paper describes outcomes of 58 elderly patients (>75y) with an unstable distal radius fracture, treated with a volar fixed angle plate (Medartis APTUS 2.5 Wrist fracture plate). The authors conclude that :" This technique with its simple palmar access, allows exact anatomic reduction of the fracture, allows early return to function, and minimizes morbidity in the elderly patient."
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Fragment specific fixation with APTUS wrist system for volar rim fractures of the distal radius: a multicentric study.2022Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
This paper describes the results of 68 volar rim fractures of the distal radius with fragment specific fixation plates from the APTUS wrist system. The authors conclude that the three different fragment-specific fixation plates, can effectively and securely fix various types of volar rim fractures.
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Dorsal Plate Osteosynthesis in Simple and Complex Fractures of the Distal Radius: A Radiological Analysis of 166 Cases2021J Wrist Surg
Ghafoor et al., describe the results of 166 patients with a distal radius fracture, treated with a dorsal dorsal plate osteosynthesis, using the Medartis 2.5 TriLock distal radius plates, dorsal. Our results show that dorsal plating of distal radius fractures, when performed correctly and by experienced surgeons, provides outcomes on par with the more commonly performed volar plate osteosynthesis when considering radiographic parameters and complication rate.
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Computed Tomography and PathobiomechanicalBased Treatment of Volar Distal Radius Fractures2021J Wrist Surg
Today, there are various classifications for distal radius fractures (DRF). However, they are primarily based on plain radiographs and do not provide sufficient information on the best treatment option. This article by Hintringer et al. attempts to combine and modify current pathobiomechanically oriented classifications with an improved understanding of the “key fragments” to subsequently offer a treatment approach to stabilize these critical fragments through specific types of internal fixation.
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Technological Milestones in Osteosynthesis.

TriLock
Multidirectional and angular stable locking, screws can pivot freely by ± 15° in all directions

TriLockPLUS
TriLockPLUS screw holes offer the advantage of locking and compression in one step

HexaDrive
Simplified screw pick-up thanks to self-holding technology
Designed to organize.

Example of a configuration
- Compact system
- Easy to use
- Lightweight components
- Validated cleaning and sterilization of the implants
Explore various perspectives.
APTUS Wrist – Product Range
Animated Surgical Procedure – 2.5 TriLock Distal Radius Rim Plate
APTUS Wrist FPL Plate Surgical Technique
Feedback from the market – External fixator or a spanning plate – Dr Scott Edwards
Treatment of a distal radius fracture with an ulnar corner lunate facet fragment
Treatment of a distal radius fracture with a dorsal spanning plate
Documentation
Results
- Arthroscopically Assisted Intraarticular Distal Radius Fracture - Garcia, ES – Case Report 09.03.2025 399 KB Case Report Upper Extremities English
- Distales Radius-System 2.5 – Laminat (MDD) 26.08.2022 2 MB Laminate Upper Extremities German
- Distal Radius System 2.5 – Laminate (MDD) 26.08.2022 2 MB Laminate Upper Extremities English
- Distal Radius System 2.5 – Laminate AUS/UK (MDD) 26.08.2022 2 MB Laminate Upper Extremities English
- APTUS Ordering Catalog/Bestellkatalog/Catalogue (High Resolution) (Version 0, MDR) 26.08.2024 22 MB Ordering Catalog Upper Extremities,Lower Extremities English,French,German
- APTUS Ordering Catalog/Bestellkatalog/Catalogue (Low Resolution) (Version 0, MDR) 26.08.2024 16 MB Ordering Catalog Upper Extremities,Lower Extremities English,French,German
- Distal Radius System 2.5 – Product Information 16.11.2022 7 MB Product Information Upper Extremities English
- ADAPTIVE Distal Radius System 2.5 – Product Information 16.11.2022 2 MB Product Information Upper Extremities English
- Distal Radius Plates 2.5 for Volar Rim Fractures – Product Information 16.11.2022 2 MB Product Information Upper Extremities English
- Distales Radius-System 2.5 – Produktinformation (inkl. Bestellinformation) 18.03.2025 7 MB Product Information Upper Extremities German
- Distal Radius System 2.5 – Product Information 16.11.2022 7 MB Product Information Upper Extremities English
- Minimalinvasive Chirurgie — Produktinformation 18.03.2025 1,021 KB Product Information Upper Extremities German
- Minimally Invasive Surgery – Product Information 16.11.2022 1,018 KB Product Information Upper Extremities English
- Wrist 2.5 − Produktübersicht 18.03.2025 3 MB Product Overview Upper Extremities German
- Distal Radius Plates - White Paper 26.08.2022 568 KB White paper Upper Extremities English
- Hand 1.2–2.3 - ΧΕΙΡΟΥΡΓΙΚΗ ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ 01.10.2024 2 MB Surgical Technique Upper Extremities Greek