The ALPS® PAUL-I and ALPS® PAUL-II plates impose a corrective limb alignment aimed at unloading the medial compartment of companion animals with medial compartment disease of the elbow.
PAUL is a novel new palliative technique showing particular benefit in younger patients treated prior to the advanced stages of osteoarthritis.
ALPS® PAUL-I is the first generation PAUL plate based on ALPS® Technology.
The first generation ALPS® PAUL-I plate was invented and developed by KYON in collaboration with Dr. Ingo Pfeil in 2007.
ALPS® PAUL-II is a second generation PAUL plate. It is part of the ALPS® Product Range and thus combines the biological benefits of ALPS® Technology and the economical benefits of KYON Locking Screws KLS™.
The PAUL technique was developed on the basis of multiple observations and biomechanical analyses of the canine elbow joint.
A specially designed ALPS PAUL plate is fixed to impose a corrective limb alignment, aimed at unloading the medial compartment. This new alignment unloads the medial compartment, alleviating lameness, stiffness, and joint pain.
