Globus Medical has launched the Anthem elbow fracture system, a comprehensive plating system for a wide spectrum of elbow fractures.

The Anthem system offers surgeons anatomically contoured plates to treat a variety of fractures with a simplified workflow, regardless of severity or complexity. It provides plates tailored for distal humerus, proximal ulna, proximal radius, and coronoid fractures.

The system touts 14 plate families, 2.7 mm and 2.5 mm screw options, and anatomy-specific reduction instruments. All plates in the portfolio have polyaxial locking technology to allow either fixed-angle trajectories or screw placement within a 40-degree cone of angulation.

Dr. Gary Updegrove, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pa. said he found the Anthem elbow fracture system’s design to be both practical and reliable in his first clinical use. He said the anatomically contoured plates fit well to the bone and supported fixation with minimal triceps disruption.

“The polyaxial locking holes, combined with calibrated drill guides, helped support precise screw placement and allowed me to achieve strong fixation while easily avoiding intra-articular penetration,” Dr. Updegrove told the press. “As someone who specializes in complex elbow fracture surgery and upper extremity trauma care, I especially appreciated the flexibility of the system—with multiple plate families and screw options available, I could tailor the construct to match the complexity of each fracture pattern in this case. This is exactly the kind of thoughtful design that makes a difference in elbow trauma surgery.”

The Anthem elbow fracture system is the latest addition to Globus’ expanding Trauma portfolio.

“The launch of the ANTHEM Elbow Fracture System marks another milestone in our commitment to advancing trauma care,” said John Mulchay, president of Orthopedics and chief commercial officer at Globus Medical. “By delivering a comprehensive and intuitive solution for elbow fractures, we’re equipping surgeons with the tools they need to provide outstanding care and streamline procedures.”

In August, a Delaware jury returned a verdict  in favor of Globus in its patent infringement litigation against Life Spine.