Ankle Plating System 3 Cadaveric Lab Part 2: Posterolateral Approach
Anish Kadakia, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University. Dr. Kadakia is a co-designer of the Acumed Ankle Plating System 3, which features seven plate families to treat fractures of the distal fibula and tibia. Read More
Ankle Plating System 3 Cadaveric Lab Part 3: Proximal Posterolateral Approach
Anish Kadakia, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University. Dr. Kadakia is a co-designer of the Acumed Ankle Plating System 3, which features seven plate families to treat the distal fibula and tibia. Read More
Distal Radius Fractures – Dr. Ruch : Part 1 : Proper Plate Placement and Fracture Fixation
David S. Ruch, M.D., Chief of Orthopaedic Hand Service at Duke University Medical Center, talks about the anatomy of the distal radius and why it precludes universal plate placement.
Distal Radius Fractures – Dr. Ruch : Part 2 : Priorities for reduction – Identify
David S. Ruch, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Hand Service at Duke University Medical Center, discusses the importance of proper plate placement for fracture reduction on distal radius fractures.
Distal Radius Fractures – Dr. Ruch : Part 4 : Priorities for reduction – Verify
David S. Ruch, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Hand Service at Duke University Medical Center, discusses the variety of complications that can exist when handling intra-articular fractures of the distal radius, including problems with reduction and over-reduction.
Distal Radius Fractures – Dr. Ruch : Part 3 : Priorities for reduction – Tips
David S. Ruch, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Hand Service at Duke University Medical Center, provides tips for proper reduction and fixation of intra-articular fractures of the distal radius, including identifying the “critical corner” and establishing where you want your plate to sit on the proximal-distal aspect.
Distal Radius Fractures – Dr. Ruch : Part 5 : Priorities for Reduction – Avoiding Complications
David S. Ruch, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Hand Service at Duke University Medical Center, discusses the variety of complications that can exist when handling intra-articular fractures of the distal radius, including problems with reduction and over-reduction.
Distal Radius Fractures – Dr. Ruch : Part 6 : Proximal VS standard plate placement
David S. Ruch, MD, Chief of Orthopaedic Hand Service at Duke University Medical Center, discusses the reduction and fixation differences between the Acumed Acu-Loc 2 VDR Proximal Plate and the Acumed Acu-Loc 2 VDR Standard Plate.
Acumed Innovation Timeline
View a timeline that showcases Acumed’s industry firsts, including Acutrak, Acu-Loc, clavicle plates, and other groundbreaking products.
Ankle Plating System 3 Overview
See an overview of the Ankle Plating System 3, a comprehensive system designed to provide a variety of fixation options for fractures of the distal tibia and fibula. Special features include fragment-specific plating for the posterior malleolus, two styles of Hook Plates for avulsion fragments, and a syndesmosis targeting guide. Read More