Acumed elbow plating system surgical technique 5 fracture site compression if the plate length selected has two or more compression slots, the fracture site is compressed in the following manner. Congruent elbow plating system surgical technique acumed. Fractures of the olecranon, radial headneck, and coronoid process 1459 instability of the ulnohumeral j oint despite. Acumed aculoc2 volar distal radius surgical technique. This document is intended as an outline for the surgical technique of the repair of the ulna. The acumed system was the first elbow plating system to offer precontoured, parallel distal humerus plates.
Acumed php proximal humerus plate surgical technique. Used acumed clavicle plating system orthopedic general. Acumed elbow plating system surgical technique intermedic. Olecranon plate surgical technique 12 olecranon osteotomy cutting jig surgical technique 14 distal humerus plate surgical technique 15 coronoid plate surgical technique 18 ordering information 20 notes 23 2 orthopaedic surgeons are continually developing improved methods of fracture fixation and rehabilitation. The surgical indication is marked displacement with rare exception for severe medical comorbidities. Distal humerus plates to provide multiple plating solutions for elbow fracture management. Unsubscribe from mr alistair jepson orthopaedic surgeon upper limb ltd.
Fragloc surgical technique 10 aculoc 2 reference chart 12 aculoc 2 surgical technique kickstand posts 16 clinical cases 17 distal radius fragment specifi c plates 18 distal radius fragment specifi c surgical technique 19 ordering information 22 the original aculoc volar distal radius plate has been a market. Variax elbow locking plate system operative technique distal lateral plate. This is mostly due to protrusion of the proximal ends of the kwires or by the twisted knots of the metal wire tension band. Olecranon locking plate surgical techniquealog infor nota bene the technique description herein is made available to the healthcare professional to illustrate the authors suggested treatment for the uncomplicated procedure. The illuminoss implant can be used for either the left or the right ulna. Surgical technique reduce fracture and fix temporarily. The acumed olecranon plates provide excellent fixation for both fractures and osteotomies. Column plate the acumed congruent elbow plating system was the first to offer parallel plates for the stabilization of distal humerus fractures.
The clavicle plating system offer low and narrowprofile plate solutions precontoured to match the natural sshape of the clavicle. To assess morbidity of the plate removal procedure, we asked the patients time taken to return to work and. The mayo clinic congruent elbow plate system exemplifies this philosophy of quality and cuttingedge. Acumed upgrades humerus fracture device orthopedics this. Acumed is venturing into a new marketorthopedic implants and instrumentation for the surgical repair of fractures and joint disruptions of the pelvis. Our previous generation olecranon plates are grade 2 unalloyed titanium. The low plate is designed to minimize the risk of subacromial impingement, whereas the high plate is designed to offer additional screw fixation of the greater. Tension plate for treatment of olecranon fractures. Background olecranon fracture of is a common upper limb fracture, and the most commonly used techniques are still tension band wiring tbw and plate fixation pf. The main goal of tension band wiring tbw is the exact repositioning of the articular surface and the reestablishment of stability in the humeroulnar joint. Rosenwasser, md o lecranon fractures are relatively common in adults and constitute 10% of all upper extremity injuries. This is mostly due to protrusion of the proximal ends of the kwires or by the twisted knots of the metal wire tension. Technique using isoelastic tension band for treatment of olecranon fractures rebecca a. The humeral sutureplate is an anatomically designed polyaxial locking plate and screw system designed for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures.
Pdf fractures of the olecranon, radial headneck, and. Our aim was to determine the effectiveness of a new surgical technique for olecranon fractures using a tension plate tp designed by the operating surgeon. Surgical treatment of olecranon fractures request pdf. Best price for olecranon platingdr balabhai nanavati in. This achievement affords surgeons the opportunity to choose the most appropriate option for the patient, could help reduce surgery time spent contouring a plate and may aid in minimizing soft tissue irritation for the patient. Provided in two sizes, the plates come as leftright specific and neutral, to accommodate varying patient anatomies. Surgical technique preparation and approach 6 determination of fixation technique 10 insert lateralcolumn plate 14 insert distal screws in lateralcolumn plate 20 insert medialcolumn plate 25 insert distal screws in medialcolumn plate 28 insert plateshaft screws 29 fixation of olecranon osteotomy 32 implant removal 33. Ao surgery reference is a resource for the management of fractures, based on current clinical principles, practices and available evidence. The acumed osteotomy system features the ulna shortening plate which is designed to offer a lowprofile plate with builtin osteotomy reference lines and an osteotomy guide.
Acumed is a global leader of innovative orthopaedic. The elbow plating system offers precontoured, indicationspecific plates and includes a lowprofile olecranon plate design with anatomic. The results were compared at an average followup of 88 months. Animations surgical technique radial styloid plate technique. Olecranon fracture is a fracture of the bony portion of the elbow. Five patients had lcdcp synthes and 43 had anatomic plates acumed. The tension band technique for olecranon fractures yields good clinical outcomes. Posterolateral plates in addition to medial and lateral distal humerus plates to provide multiple plating solutions for elbow fracture management. Ratcheting compression plate, 25 x 17 sterile 25 mm 17 mm 37012517ns ratcheting compression plate, 25 x 20 sterile 25 mm 20 mm 37012520ns ratcheting compression plate, 30 x 25 sterile 30 mm 25 mm 37025ns system features implants 6 acumed ratcheting compression plating system surgical technique. System surgical technique 4 ordering information 7 acumed is a global leader of innovative orthopaedic and medical solutions.
Acumed surgical orthopedic stableloc instrument set ebay. The reference lines on the plate help facilitate the creation of the osteotomy when a free hand cut is preferred. Acumed surgical technique stableloc external fixation. Acumed also supports your surgeons and surgical staff with workshops, live support and other resources. Comments about the acumed aculoc 2 volar distal radius.
The acutrak family is comprised of the acutrak standard, acutrak mini, acutrak fusion, acutrak plus, acut. Plate selection based on surgeon preference, choose the plate style that is most suited for the fracture. Your acumed rep doesnt just provide great products at great prices. The congruent elbow plating system offers precontoured, fracturespecific plates, including an olecranon plate and c. These plates feature an advanced anatomic design with contours proximally and along the shaft to provide a precise anatomic fit as well as a lower profile design. Greater axial plastic deformation than the acumed plates. A a 91yearold woman who injured her olecranon in a fall underwent open reduction internal fixation with an olecranon plate that did not have enough proximal screws to capture the.
We are dedicated to developing products, service methods, and approaches that improve patient care. Orthopedic echnologies echniques technique using isoelastic. The technique description herein is made available to the healthcare professional to illustrate the authors suggested treatment for the uncomplicated procedure. Whether its creating greater efficiencies for a hospital administrator or adding an extra five degrees of flexibility to a patients range of motion, acumed blends ingenuity, experience, and resources to create solutions that benefit the medical community as a whole. Periloc upper extremity locked plating system distal humerus surgical. Is removal of clavicle plate after fracture union necessary. Acumed launches total wrist fusion plating system for post. Aug 21, 20 the clavicle plating system offer low and narrowprofile plate solutions precontoured to match the natural sshape of the clavicle. Acumen officials say that the device allows for a simplified operating room experience as it includes both plates and nails that use the same instrumentation and screws.
Tensionband wiring with k wires is used in the surgical treatment of olecranon fractures, especially noncomminuted transverse fractures, and may provide a stable construct to allow for early. A posterior plate is offered in addition to the medial and lateral. In many patients, implants irritate overlying soft tissues and cause pain. Acumed elbow plating system surgical technique table of contents. An improved locking screw trajectory allows screws to be angled to capture fracture fragments and to avoid other locking screws regardless of.
In the final analysis, the preferred treatment is that which addresses the needs of the specific patient. While plate fixation is the commonest surgical options, scarrelated pain and numbness distal to the scar were. Multiple screw options and variable angle capabilities allow the surgeon to customize the fixation for each fracture. Acumed acumed fracture fixation implants orthopedic screws. Posterolateral distal tibia plate surgical technique. The acumed ankle plating system 3 is composed of seven plate families that span the lateral, medial, and posterior malleoli. Repair of olecranon fractures using fiberwire without. Treatment of distal humerus fractures with lcp dhp locking. Select an implant that achieves cortical contact along the. The injury is fairly common and often occurs following a fall or direct trauma to the elbow.
This latest addition to our anatomic radial head solutions offers further refinements to the first. He will help you forecast your annual spend on plates, screws and other fixation implants so that you can rightsize your inventory. Made of titanium alloy ti6al4v and treated with a type ii anodization, these plates are able to carry the loads that are required of them while remaining low profile. Since 1988,acumed has been designing solutions to the demand. Proximal humerus plating system surgical technique step 3. Acumed launches pelvic plating system elizabeth hofheinz, m. In line with our goal to bring to the market products that evolve and improve patient outcomes, acumed introduces three additional plate designs to the system. Details about acumed surgical orthopedic stableloc instrument set.
Surgical techniques of olecranon fractures sciencedirect. These approaches may provide improved access to the distal humerus and decrease some of the. This latest addition to our anatomic radial head solutions offers further refinements to the first and only anatomically shaped radial head prosthesis. Acumed php proximal humerus plate surgical technique mr alistair jepson orthopaedic surgeon upper limb ltd loading. An uncomplicated fracture of the olecranon is considered to be a common injury. Feb 08, 2015 acumed php proximal humerus plate surgical technique mr alistair jepson orthopaedic surgeon upper limb ltd loading. Diaphysealmetaphyseal compression 15 remaining screw fixation 15 5 operative technique olecranon 16 patient positioning and surgical approach 16 fracture reduction and. Surgical technique preparation and approach 6 determination of fixation technique 10 insert lateralcolumn plate 14 insert distal screws in lateralcolumn plate 20 insert medialcolumn plate 25 insert distal screws in medialcolumn plate 28 insert plate shaft screws 29 fixation of olecranon osteotomy 32 implant removal 33. Acumed says its total wrist fusion plating system is the only system currently on the market to offer plates specifically designed to be placed on both the second and third metacarpals. The olecranon is the proximal extremity of the ulna which is articulated with the humerus bone and constitutes a part of the elbow articulation. Operative treatment of comminuted olecranon fractures.
Locking straight plate, locking distal clavicle plates and locking anterior clavicle plates. Treatment of distal humerus fractures with lcp dhp locking plates in patients older than 65 years. Our aim was to determine the effectiveness of a new surgical tech. Apr 01, 20 tensionband wiring with k wires is used in the surgical treatment of olecranon fractures, especially noncomminuted transverse fractures, and may provide a stable construct to allow for early. Plate family was designed to provide maximum support for the. Distal humerus surgical technique table of contents. The illuminoss implant should span across the length of the fracture site in order to stabilize it. Acumed upgrades humerus fracture device orthopedics this week. The acumed elbow plating system offers multiple fixation options for fractures of the distal humerus, olecranon, and coronoid, as well as osteotomies of the olecranon. The acutrak headless compression screw system is designed to provide fixation in repairing fractures, performing joint fusions, and fixing osteotomies throughout the upper and lower extremities. The position of the plate should allow distal screw insertion through the lateral flange to reach far into the trochlea. Reconstruction plates for midshaft clavicular fractures. Distal humerus surgical technique 10 olecranon surgical technique 14 coronoid.
The elbow plating system offers precontoured, indicationspecific plates and includes a lowprofile olecranon plate design with a. New acumed col3100 congruent plate system surgical. The acumed hand plating system is intended for the managemnent of fractures, fusions, and osteotomies of the distal, mdl. According to the sales representative, the surgery to implant an acumed hole locking olecranon plate plleo on b6 2011 went smoothly and there were no issues during the implantation of the plate or screws. Operative treatment of comminuted olecranon fractures using. Acumed surgical orthopedic stableloc instrument set. Percutaneous reduction and lowprofile plating are keys for limited. Olecranon fractures are a common injury in fractures. The radial styloid plate provides direct radial buttressing of distal radius fracture fragments. Acumed, a hillsboro, oregon, orthopedic firm, is introducing its new polarus 3 solution, a method to treat proximal humerus fractures. Used acumed clavicle plating system orthopedic general for. Fractures of the olecranon account for up to 40 % of all fractures around the elbow joint. Lessinvasive surgical techniques for calcaneus fracture fixation have been.
Patient positioning and surgical approach 8 fracture reduction and implant choice 9. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyers proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the sellers shipping history, and other factors. We included patients with olecranon fractures treated between september 2010 and august 20 in. No augmentations were made to the items that were used in surgery. Acumed surgical orthopedic 20mm cannulated small joint reamer mtpf020. Pdf fractures of the olecranon, radial headneck, and coronoid. Acumed surgical technique stableloc external fixation system.
Odriscoll, md, phd, the acumed congruent elbow plating system is designed to address fractures of the distal humerus, olecranon, and coronoid. Elbow plating system brochure and surgical technique. Although this common injury is frequently operated on, it has complications. Dec 12, 20 fractures of the olecranon account for up to 40 % of all fractures around the elbow joint. The acumed locking olecranon plates are grade 4 unalloyed titanium. Technique olecranon plate surgical technique coronoid plate surgical technique plate placement and provisional fixation provisional wire placement nonlocking distal. Pdf biomechanical comparison of interfragmentary compression. Acumed launches new stateoftheart system for ankle. We included patients with olecranon fractures treated between september. The transolecranon approach was used in 31 patients. We understand that innovation is only as important as the total value it brings. These low profile plates with polyaxial bushings provide freedom to direct the locking screws within the anatomical template, based on the fracture pattern and bone quality for better fixation. Oct 12, 2010 olecranon fractures are a common injury in fractures.
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