Indications of Use The Stableloc External Fixation System is indicated for fixation of Colles’ fractures and osteotomies of the distal radius. It is not Contents intended for use in the spine. The Stableloc External Fixator is...
Acumed® Stableloc External Fixation System Surgical Technique System Features • Versatility allows the surgeon to gain initial reduction with the fixator in place and then independently adjust only those planes needing correction. Adjustments may be made independently for distraction, radial/ulnar deviation, flexion/extension and dorsal/palmer translation.
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Acumed® Stableloc External Fixation System Surgical Technique Stableloc External Fixation System Surgical Technique PRE-SURGICAL PLANNING To determine the proper position of the Stableloc External Fixator in relation to the radius, center of the wrist and second metacarpal, you must first loosen...
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Acumed® Stableloc External Fixation System Surgical Technique APPLY STABLELOC FIXATOR Making sure the distal clamp is loose (1) and the main body set screws are loose (2), slide the Stableloc Fixator Assembly onto the Fixator Pins. Align the Stableloc Fixator on the wrist so the ball joint (3) is positioned over the center of wrist rotation.
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Acumed® Stableloc External Fixation System Surgical Technique FLEXION/EXTENSION To achieve the desired angle of wrist flexion: Loosen the ball joint (1), adjust to the flexion desired, then lock the ball joint. POST-OPERATIVE PROTOCOL After completion of all adjustments, the Stableloc External Fixator is locked into its final position.
(1 each) 2.7 mm x 25 mm Self-Drilling Pin FX-4054-S (1 each) The Stableloc External Fixation System may also be used with the following Acumed® products, as applicable: • Acu-Loc® Volar Distal Radius System • Acu-Loc® 2 Wrist Plating System •...
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Specific questions patients may have about the use of the products described in these materials or the appropriateness for their own conditions should be directed to their own physician. Acumed® is a registered trademark of Acumed, LLC.
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