Global orthopedic medical device company and leader in foot care solutions. Our products are developed to correct the root problem, not merely treat the symptoms. All products are developed by surgeons with years of experience in their own practices. GraMedica® is the parent company behind HyProCure® and osteo-WEDGE(TM). GraMedica® continues to develop additional product lines to support our mission of “Changing Lives, One Step at a Time.”
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Online Training for osteo-WEDGE Available
Many surgical procedures are available to correct moderate to severe hallux valgus (HAV). However, most have significant shortcomings.Many surgical procedures are available to correct moderate to severe hallux valgus (HAV). However, most have significant shortcomings.
The osteo-WEDGETM Open Wedge Bone Locking System fixes the deformity at its foundation. With osteo-WEDGETM, foot surgeons have a new option for permanent correction, without the limitations of other methods.
The osteo-WEDGETM Open Wedge Bone Locking System fixes the deformity at its foundation. With osteo-WEDGETM, foot surgeons have a new option for permanent correction, without the limitations of other methods.
Check out the online surgical training here.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Uniquely Designed Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Bunions
Introducing osteo-WEDGE™. This system provides a superior treatment option for arthrodeses of the
first metatarsocuneiform joint.
The dorsomedially placed plate has the optimal length and width to provide maximum stability at the arthrodeses site, resisting biomechanical forces. The overall shape of the wedge is rectangular and has a depth of approximately 4mm from the bottom of the plate. The width of the wedge varies from 0mm (flat plate) to 10mm. The self-tapping cortical locking bone screws provide the necessary compression to facilitate bone healing at the 1st MCJ.
The osteo-WEDGE™ Open Wedge Bone Locking Plate System fixes the deformity at its foundation. With osteo-WEDGE™, foot surgeons have a new option for permanent correction, without the limitations of other methods.
Watch an Overview of the Features and Benefits
Learn more at www.GraMedica.com
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Treatment for Bunions
The Problem: Moderate to Severe Bunions
Bunions are a common problem that most people experience as a bony protuberance at the base of the big toe. When a patient has a bunion, the big toe angles in toward the other toes, a condition called hallux valgus.
As the big toe becomes more and more angled (pointing toward the other toes), the base of the toe becomes more and more prominent, forming the bunion. The bunion forms in part because of the new angle of the toe, and in part due to inflammation over the bunion surface. As the inflammation worsens, people can experience pain with shoe wear and walking.
The big toe may eventually come to lie over, or more commonly under, the second toe. This may cause further irritation while wearing shoes and more pain. The second toe of patients who have bunions commonly forms a hammer toe.
The Solution: Introducing osteo-WEDGETM
Traditional bunion corrective surgical techniques are like cutting a wedge out of the leaning tower of Pisa to make it straight when the real problem was with the foundation. The osteo-WEDGETM Open Wedge Bone Locking System fixes the deformity at its foundation. With osteo-WEDGETM, patients and foot surgeons have a new option for permanent correction, without the limitations of other methods. The procedure is less invasive and patients should experience a quicker recovery than they would with the alternates.
Click here for FAQs.
Bunions are a common problem that most people experience as a bony protuberance at the base of the big toe. When a patient has a bunion, the big toe angles in toward the other toes, a condition called hallux valgus.
As the big toe becomes more and more angled (pointing toward the other toes), the base of the toe becomes more and more prominent, forming the bunion. The bunion forms in part because of the new angle of the toe, and in part due to inflammation over the bunion surface. As the inflammation worsens, people can experience pain with shoe wear and walking.
The big toe may eventually come to lie over, or more commonly under, the second toe. This may cause further irritation while wearing shoes and more pain. The second toe of patients who have bunions commonly forms a hammer toe.
The Solution: Introducing osteo-WEDGETM
Traditional bunion corrective surgical techniques are like cutting a wedge out of the leaning tower of Pisa to make it straight when the real problem was with the foundation. The osteo-WEDGETM Open Wedge Bone Locking System fixes the deformity at its foundation. With osteo-WEDGETM, patients and foot surgeons have a new option for permanent correction, without the limitations of other methods. The procedure is less invasive and patients should experience a quicker recovery than they would with the alternates.
Click here for FAQs.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
What are the indications for osteo-WEDGETM?
The osteo-WEDGETM Opening Wedge Bone Locking Plate System can be used in adult and transitional adolescent (18 to 21 years old) patients for the purpose of stabilization and/or correction of angular deviations within an individual bone or in between two adjacent bones in the foot, such as opening wedge osteotomy for the first metatarsal cuneiform joint deviations. There are no known contra-indications.
Learn more at www.GraMedica.com.
Monday, November 12, 2012
What are the advantages of the osteo-WEDGETM Bone Locking Plate and Screw System?
The osteo-WEDGETM system was designed to overcome the limitations of other devices and procedures. Advantages include:
- Ability to lengthen, shorten or maintain metatarsal length
- Ability to plantarflex or dorsiflex the metatarsal – sagittal plane correction
- Ability to correct an increased first metatarsal angle – transverse plane correction
- Dorsomedial application at the 1st metatarsal medial cuneiform joint to counteract weight bearing forces
- Six points (three proximally and three distally) of locking screw fixation for maximum stability
- Thin (1mm), low profile, but strong titanium configuration
- Allows for easy and accurate placement
- May allow for early weightbearing
Monday, August 6, 2012
Advantages of the osteo-WEDGETM Bone Locking Plate and Screw System
What are the advantages of the osteo-WEDGETM Bone Locking Plate and Screw System?
The osteo-WEDGETM system was designed to overcome the limitations of other devices and procedures.Advantages include:
- Ability to lengthen, shorten or maintain metatarsal length
- Ability to plantarflex or dorsiflex the metatarsal – sagittal plane correction
- Ability to correct an increased first metatarsal angle – transverse plane correction
- Dorsomedial application at the 1st metatarsal medial cuneiform joint to counteract weight bearing forces
- Six points (three proximally and three distally) of locking screw fixation for maximum stability
- Thin (1mm), low profile, but strong titanium configuration
- Allows for easy and accurate placement
- May allow for early weightbearing
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Meidcal Device Company Promotes the Importance of Caring for Children’s Feet
GraMedica® is a global orthopedic medical device company and leader in foot care solutions. Recognized for its innovation, the company is producer of breakthrough products like HyProCure® and osteo-WEDGETM.
GraMedica® is proud to be a corporate sponsor of the American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics and to support their mission of education on the importance of caring for children’s feet.
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GraMedica® is proud to be a corporate sponsor of the American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics and to support their mission of education on the importance of caring for children’s feet.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
osteo-WEDGETM Bunion Correction
Traditional bunion corrective surgical techniques are like cutting a wedge out of the leaning tower of Pisa to make it straight when the real problem was with the foundation. The osteo-WEDGETM Open Wedge Bone Locking System fixes the deformity at its foundation. With osteo-WEDGETM, patients and foot surgeons have a new option for permanent correction, without the limitations of other methods. The procedure is less invasive and patient should experience a quicker recovery than they would with the alternates.
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