Locking Forefoot/Midfoot Plates
Introduction
Acumed has taken locking technology one step further with the forefoot and midfoot plating system. Engineered with a new counter bore design, the locking screws “disappear” down into the plate. By adding this technology to the anatomically contoured, low profile plates, we provide yet another innovative solution that truly steps ahead of the rest. Surgeons will now have the choice of placing 2.7 and 3.5mm locking and non-locking cortical screws or 4.0mm cancellous screws, based on the patient’s bone quality. Each plate has locking capabilities both distally and proximally. Our indication-specific plates allow surgeons to choose various constructs based on their patients’ needs. With the new locking technology, we are introducing our new Primary MTP Plate as well as our new 2nd/3rd Ray TMT Plate. Acumed will continue to offer and expand our indication solutions by responding to continuous surgeon feedback.
Indications
Acumed’s Locking Forefoot/Midfoot Plating System is the first step in the upgrade of Acumeds Lower Extremity Congruent Plating System. Designed to address both reconstruction and acute fractures (trauma) of the foot and ankle, the systems offer indication-specific plates that restore the anatomic geometry of the forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot and ankle enabling an early return to normal activities for the patient.
Key Features and Benefits
Pre-contoured Plates eliminate the need for the surgeon to bend the plates to match the anatomy of the patient. Based on multiple cadaveric and clinical trials, the MTP plates are pre-contoured with 9° of dorsifl exion and 11° of lateral rotation to help restore the functional angle of the metatarsalphalangeal joint after fusion.
Indication-specific Plates allow the surgeon to choose the construct based on patient needs. With an expanding line of MTP (primary, revision, dorsal only),1st Metatarsal Osteotomy, and TMT plates (2nd/3rd Ray, Medial, Dorsal medial), OR time can be effectively minimized.
Acumed’s Locking Technology incorporates a new counter bore design, which allows the locking screws to “disappear” down into the plate. With an innovative blend of anatomic construct, strength and an overall lower profile,Acumed will continuously deliver these solutions for challenging indications.
Introducing the Modular Tray
In an effort to improve efficiency and ease-of-use on the OR back table, Acumed has taken the first steps to introduce a modular tray system. At the top level, the screw caddy’s lid can be easily removed while still in the tray, thus saving valuable space. Two pairs of Acumed’s most popular small joint reamers have been added to the Locking Forefoot/Midfoot Plate insert for easier access and usage. At the middle level, the streamlined instruments, clear labeling, and additional spots for commonly used components are all incorporated. A bonus area at the bottom level will be able to accommodate Acumed’s other plates, screws and instrument caddies. Acumed will continue to introduce additional plate systems for the lower extremity as we stride forward to meet surgeon needs.
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