Medical locking plates are usually made of metal (such as stainless steel, titanium alloy) or synthetic materials, and have the characteristics of high strength, high rigidity, and corrosion resistance. It is mainly used in fracture treatment to provide support and positioning for the injured area, in order to promote fracture healing and recovery. By locking the plate, doctors can fix the fracture end and tilstødende knoglesegmenter sammen, hvilket forhindrer yderligere bevægelse og forskydning af brudstedet .
