All plates and screws are provided sterile and nonsterile. Flex the elbow 90 degrees, reduce the fracture, and apply the plate. The described surgical technique is a safe, effective, and reproducible approach to treating midshaft clavicle fractures. The 5th metatarsal fracture system is a comprehensively designed screw and plate system that offers surgeons a variety of options to efficiently and effectively treat complex fifth metatarsal fractures. Locking midshaft clavicle plate surgical technique 12. Plate families are colorcoded for quick distinguishing in. Elbow fixation can be done by open and closed reduction technique. Nyu langone orthopedic surgeons have the expertise to determine when surgery is the best option to restore joint function and which surgical technique is most appropriate. Please note that information on this site was not authored by dr. Analysis of contoured anatomic plate fixation versus. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Acumed php proximal humerus plate surgical technique.
Locking clavicle plate brochure and surgical technique. For information on fixation principles using conventional and locked plating techniques, please refer to the small fragment locking compression plate lcp system technique guide. The surgeon states that the screws are too long and need to be replaced 6 weeks after surgery. Designed to provide an anatomic fit, the plates contour proximally and along the shaft. Provided in two sizes, the plates come as leftright specific and neutral, to accommodate varying patient anatomies.
Frederic a matsen iii and has not been proofread or intended for general public use. Acumed aculoc2 volar distal radius surgical technique. This is the largest study to our knowledge of a series of ulnar shortening osteotomies and successful healing without the removal of any implants. Elbow fixation systems market global industry analysis, size. If you are unable to view an acumed ifu online, you may request a. This website comprises a collection of videos designed to supplement the books in the aana advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques series. The acumed hand plating system is intended for the management of fractures, fusions, and osteotomies of the. The acumeds lowcontact plate designed specifically for ulnar shortening osteotomy demonstrated 100 % union rate and no implant removal in our series.
Wrist and elbow arthroscopy is a practical guide to technique for orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, and sports medicine practitioners alike. Acumed midshaft forearm rods are indicated for the treatment of fractures and osteotomies of the radius and ulna. Posterolateral plates are offered in addition to our medial and lateral distal humerus plates to provide multiple plating solutions for elbow fracture management. Dynamic compression plate an overview sciencedirect topics. Acumed launches pelvic plating system elizabeth hofheinz, m. Ace symmetry titanium upper extremity plates surgical technique brochure, ace medical company, 1996. 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. The acumed locking olecranon plates are grade 4 unalloyed titanium. Acumed is venturing into a new marketorthopedic implants and instrumentation for the surgical repair of fractures and joint disruptions of the pelvis.
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 leader in fracture fi xation since its introduction in 2004. For preparation and surgical technique, please refer to the 3. Congruent elbow plating system surgical technique acumed. Acumed has the most complete selection of upper extremity fixation and specialty plates on the market.
Plate configurations the valcp elbow plating system offers three main double. Class 2 device recall acumed slideloc anatomic radial head system. Elbow plates offer precontoured, indication specific plates featuring variable angle taploc technology. A standard volar approach is used, radial to the flexor carpi radialis. Discovery elbow system if the desired placement is not obtained, a highspeed rotating bur may be used to carefully enhance the trough in the bed of the trochlea and coronoid process.
The design of the plates allows for maximum fixation and stability in the distal humerus and proximal ulna. We are a recognized leader of surgical solutions for the upper extremities shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, lower extremities foot and ankle and biologics markets, three of. Acumed believes that surgeons should have the ability to determine the trajec. Exercises may include pendulum, codman, isometric bicep, and elbow. Acumeds anatomic radial head prosthesis is designed to provide a precise anatomical implant to replace the patients native radial head. Using a novel testing protocol, loading was applied to the forearm and was. Acumeds plates provide excellent fixation for malunions and. Zimmer periarticular elbow locking plate system surgical. We recommend our method of reduction and fixation for clavicle fractures and encourage further studies to investigate and assess our technique. Mayo clinic congruent elbow plates,designed by shawn odriscoll,ph.
Today, many total elbow arthroplasty designs are available and used throughout the world. Feb 08, 2015 acumed php proximal humerus plate surgical technique mr alistair jepson orthopaedic surgeon upper limb ltd loading. Precontoured plates offer a stronger alternative than straight reconstruction plates4 while maintaining a low profile. In open reduction technique, orthopedic surgeons reposition the elbow bones during surgery and in closed reduction the surgeon moves the bone to proper place without surgically exposing it. Acumed upgrades humerus fracture device orthopedics this week.
Comments about the acumed aculoc 2 volar distal radius. This technique, used in conjunction with the rasps, should yield the desired placement of the ulnar component. In addition, the screw trajectory allows screws to capture fracture fragments and avoid other screws regardless of the screw length selected. Acumed anatomic contoured clavicle plates acumed usa, hillsboro, or were used on all 67 patients and all were positioned over the superior surface of the clavicle figures 1a1b.
Acumed forearm fracture solutions surgical technique. Congruent plate systemthe mayo clinic congruent elbow plates brochure, acumed, inc. What is the standard of care in terms of surgery and post surgery follow up with use of xray vs ct scan to evaluate healing progress. Userfriendly surgical techniques and instrumentation eases the procedure. The optimal plating configuration for open reduction and. To view any acumed ifu, you must have adobe reader installed. Field, md, helps you make the most effective use of advanced and emerging, stateoftheart arthroscopic techniques for managing a wide range of wrist and elbow problems. Because grade 4 unalloyed titanium has higher yield strength, the plates are able to be lower profile than our previous generation of plates without compromising strength.
The adaptable design allows for modularity and variable angles, meaning screw positioning can be based on the patient at hand, not a plates preexisting design. Proximal humerus plating system surgical technique customized contouring utilizing insitu multiplanar bending of the shaft 11 and 14hole plates designed to reduce the need to release the deltoid by using precontoured anterior curvature to navigate the deltopectoral interval 7,11,14hole plates timax surface treatment. The device is to be implanted by the surgeon in a sterile operating room setting. Prosthesis, elbow, hemi, radial, polymer product code kwi. The prongs in the proximal end of the plate should penetrate the triceps tendon and provide provisional fixation.
Information was intended for internal use only and. Many innovative design features are incorporated into the implant heads and stems,as well as the instrumentation to improve the surgical technique and patient outcome. Biomechanical comparison of orthogonal versus parallel double. The coonradmorrey total elbow prosthesis zimmer, warsaw, in is the most widely used implant for elbow arthroplasty in the united states and has been chosen for discussion in this surgical technique article. Orthobullets has done the hard work of filtering for the evidence of which you need to be aware. The elbow plating system offers precontoured, indicationspecific plates and includes a lowprofile olecranon plate design with anatomic. 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.
Acumed elbow plating system surgical technique intermedic. If you are unable to view an acumed ifu online, you may request a paper copy. 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. 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.
After fracture is reduced, apply plate to the bone and insert a selftapping 3. Written by a truly international cast and edited by an expert in arthroscopic hand and upper extremity surgery, wrist and elbow arthroscopy is a practical guide to technique for orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, and sports medicine practitioners alike. Ifu documents contain sterilization and cleaning instructions, and other product information. Distal humerus plates surgical technique continued 3. A metal plate and screws were used to hold the bone in place due to fracture. The acumed elbow plating system acumed, hillsboro, or, usa was used.
Acumed shoulder prostheses university of washington. Acumed, a hillsboro, oregon, orthopedic firm, is introducing its new polarus 3 solution, a method to treat proximal humerus fractures. Zimmer periarticular elbow locking plate system surgical technique 5 assemble the jig to the posterolateral plate hold the jig on the plate in the appropriate location a feature on the jig will fit into the first uls hole in the plate shaft. The acumed slideloc anatomic radial head system is intended for use by surgeons with orthopedic training. A sixhole dynamic compression plate dcp is applied on the volar surface. Newer designed metaphyseal plates allow for fixation with 5mm screws proximally and 3. From this site you can view or print instructions for use for depuy synthes devices. The elbow plating system, designed in conjunction with shawn w. The screws, lag screws, and the kwires are made of titanium alloy per astm f6. Use the form below to search for the most current ifus. Our trauma and extremities portfolio offers you marketleading implants for the treatment of long and small bone fractures, as well as extremity joint replacements. The addition of rib fracture fixation and chest wall stabilization and reconstruction will enhance our ability to support surgeons who treat patients in their time of need. Newer designed metaphyseal plates allow for fixation.
Our previous generation olecranon plates are grade 2 unalloyed titanium. Acumed congruent elbow plating system surgical technique system features key plate features olecranon plate screw trajectory is designed to capture. Acumed launches total wrist fusion plating system for post. Odriscoll, md, phd, the acumed congruent elbow plating system is designed to address fractures of the distal humerus, olecranon, and coronoid. Distal humerus surgical technique 10 olecranon surgical technique 14. Posterolateral plates in addition to medial and lateral distal humerus plates to provide multiple plating solutions for elbow fracture management. The clavicle is one of the most commonly fractured bones, representing 5% to 15% of all fractures. Only orthobullets tested articles count as target content.
Class 2 device recall acumed slideloc anatomic radial head. Elbow plating system brochure and surgical technique. Contents introduction 2 anatomic midshaft forearm plate surgical technique 3 ulna rod surgical technique 5 radius rod surgical technique 8 ordering info 11 notes acumed is a global leader of innovative orthopaedic and medical. Usd646785s1 us29362,572 us36257210f usd646785s us d646785 s1 usd646785 s1 us d646785s1 us 36257210 f us36257210 f us 36257210f us d646785 s usd646785 s us d646785s authority us united states prior art keywords orthopedic bone plate volar bone volar elevation view prior art date 20100527 legal status the legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Arthrodesis of the elbow with two locking compression plates. A technique of elbow arthrodesis is presented that uses the biomechanical advantages of recent advances in internal fixation technology. Electronic instructions for use depuy synthes companies. Elbow fixation is a type of surgery used to stabilize the elbow bone. Bone plates having an adjustable joint, and methods of using the bone plates to fix bones. The variax distal lateral plate and the vairax fibula straight plates are intended for use in internal fixation of the distal fibula. Aana advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques healio. This system also includes the hexalobe screw system with variable angle taploc technology for the medial and lateral distal humerus plates. The main point is a dorsal locking plate with a medial stabilizing strut.
Traditional straight plates weaken with repeated bending in the o. Acumed upgrades humerus fracture device orthopedics this. Unsubscribe from mr alistair jepson orthopaedic surgeon upper limb ltd. The congruent elbow plating system offers precontoured, fracturespecific plates, including an olecranon plate and coronoid plates, and features instrumentation to aid with plate and screw insertion. Attach the olecranon plate proximal targeting guide 800654 to the olecranon plate 7003xx with the locking bolt. Markings are made to determine the level of the osteotomy and the correct rotation of the radius.