❓ FAQ – Frequently asked questions

This section brings together the most common questions.

Its purpose is to help the partner respond simply, precisely, and professionally.

👉 If you have other questions, don’t hesitate to ask: each question helps improve this training.

🧪 Stainless steel or titanium?

Q: Why do you offer stainless‑steel plates and not titanium?

A: The surgical stainless steel used is already perfectly biocompatible, strong, and reliable for all common veterinary indications. Titanium is often highlighted for marketing reasons but does not provide significant clinical advantage in most veterinary orthopedics cases. It is, however, more expensive.

✅ Our range is primarily based on stainless steel, which today represents the best balance between mechanical efficiency, accessibility, and immediate adoption by practitioners.

🐕 TPLO or TTA?

Q: Why do you offer only TPLO plates and not TTA?

A: TPLO is currently the reference technique in most veterinary practices. It offers excellent stability and reproducible results. TTA is a valid alternative but less universal.

✅ Our range logically starts with TPLO, which covers the vast majority of clinical needs.

📐 TPLO angle – Arthrex vs Synthes (Dupuy)

Q: Is the angle of your TPLO plates compatible with surgeons’ habits?

A: Yes. Our plates follow the historical design developed by Synthes/Dupuy, which remains the reference taught in most schools and used by a majority of surgeons.

➡️ This is a choice for consistency and immediate adoption.

🔩 Are Fixus screws compatible with existing systems (Synthes, Arthrex, etc.)?

Q: Will the surgeon have to change their instrumentation or stock?

A: Our implants follow commonly used standards, particularly for 3.5 mm sizes, which are largely compatible with market reference systems (e.g., Synthes, Arthrex).

For smaller diameters (2.0 / 2.4 / 2.7 mm), compatibility may depend on models and generations of implants already used by the clinic, as some manufacturers have interface specifics.

✅ In most cases, integration is gradual and does not require replacing everything at once.

🛠️ It is still recommended to use our instrumentation to ensure optimal locking and a reliable procedure.

🔧 Hexagonal drive vs Stardrive (Torx)

Q: Why do you currently offer hex‑drive screws and not Stardrive?

A: The hexagonal drive is today the most used and the most widely compatible with instrumentation already present in veterinary clinics. It provides excellent torque transmission and remains a reliable, recognized standard.

✅ We therefore logically start with hexagonal to ensure immediate adoption without forcing the practitioner to change instrumentation.

🔄 Stardrive (or Torx) may be introduced later, particularly for certain specific indications or according to market preferences, as it offers better resistance to cam‑out and even more precise torque control.