Acu-Loc 2 Volar Distal Radius Plate Surgical Technique Overview Animation
The standard Acu-Loc 2 Volar Distal Radius Plate is designed to closely replicate the anatomical contours of the distal radius and may assist in restoring the original geometry. In this animation, the surgical steps for installation of a standard volar distal radius plate are overviewed incorporating the 2.7 mm Low-Profile Hexalobe Screw.
Acu-Loc 2 Volar Distal Radius Plate and Volar Tilt Correction Cadaveric Surgery with Dr. Ruch
The Acu-Loc 2 Wrist Plating System offers various plate families and screw technologies to treat multiple fracture patterns of the distal radius and distal ulna regions. In this cadaveric surgery, Dr. Ruch, examines methods for approach, dissection, plate placement, and use of the Acu-Loc 2 KickStand Posts, designed to correct distal radius volar tilt.
Acu-Loc 2 Frag-Loc Compression Screw Surgical Technique Overview Animation
The Frag-Loc Compression Screw is a two-part cannulated compression screw for dorsal comminution that gives surgeons the option for steadfast dorsal compression through a small dorsal incision. In this animation, steps for implantation of the Frag-Loc Compression Screw are overviewed.
Compressing Fragments Using the Frag-Loc Compression Screw With Dr. Ruch
In this video, Dr. Ruch demontrates his use of the Frag-Loc Compression Screw to achieve volar fixation of the fragmented bone.
Case Studies
Impacted Extra-articular Radius Fracture
A 56-year-old female with an extraarticular distal radius fracture was treated with an Acu-Loc 2 plate and Callos Bone Void Filler.
Distal Radius Malunion Treated With Plating and Osteotomy A 63-year-old patient with a chronic distal radius fracture malunion was treated with the Acumed Acu-Loc 2 Wrist Plating System.
Clinical Evidence
Acumed vs. the Competition
Acu-Loc Milestones
2004
Acu-Loc Volar Distal Radius Plate Launch
The first anatomic volar distal radius plate on the market.
First to offer a radiolucent monoblock targeting guide.
2008
Acu-Loc Plate Extension
Launched Dorsal Radius Lock Plates.
Debuted Volar Distal Ulna Plates.
Added Extra-Articular Plates.
2010
Acu-Loc 2 Launch
Most comprehensive system on the market.
Advanced Instrumentation like a patented target guide and plate positioning handle aid in plate placement and fracture reduction.
Frag-Loc® two-piece compression screw for reducing difficult dorsal fragments.
2013
Acu-Loc 2 Variable Angle Plating System Launch
Variable Angle Locking Screws allow for a variance of 5 mm dorsally.
2020
Extended Screw Option
Added 2.7 mm Low-Profile Hexalobe Nonlocking Screws.
2022
One Million Implants Sold