When to use For a range of midfoot or forefoot surgical procedures. It can be used for fusions between the midfoot and forefoot joints (Lisfranc fusion) or midfoot osteotomy. The Universal Locking Plate 2.7mm offers surgeons a general purpose plate which is slightly stiffer than the Opening Wedge Locking Plate. The Universal Locking Plate 3.5mm can be used for fusions between the midfoot and forefoot joints (Lisfranc fusion) or osteotomy around the Meta Tarso base. The Ortho Solutions Foot Plating System was designed to address a variety of indications in rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot reconstructive surgery. The system achieves an efficient and stable outcome to help minimise intraoperative complications and postoperative morbidity. The Foot Plating System is supplied complete with functional, ergonomically designed instruments, including a corresponding range of trial implants for both 2.7mm and 3.5mm plates.