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

Friday, February 15, 2013

Foot and Ankle Cadaver Workshops

Live Seminars

For a more comprehensive, hands-on experience, we encourage all doctors to attend our live training seminars whenever possible. These seminars are held and managed by our sister organization, the Graham International Implant Institute, committed exclusively to the training and support of physicians. The seminars are held throughout the United States and also internationally at various times throughout the year. Please take a look at our events schedule to find a seminar date and location that may work for you. Check out www.grahamiii.com for more information.

Online Training Available:
In order to arm physicians with the core knowledge to successfully perform the HyProCure® procedure, we hav also created an interactive online training designed to fast-track practicing surgeons.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

How To Diagnosis Partial TaloTarsal Displacement


Ultimately, the best way to diagnosis the presence of talotarsal displacement is through radiographic examination, which officially confirms the presence and severity of the condition.

Traditionally, most specialists will order a series of standing radiographs, that is, x-rays of the foot while the person is standing. These should be taken with the foot in its relaxed position (full weight applied) and also with the hind-foot bones in their balanced “neutral” or ideal position.

In addition, a specialist may perform further movement tests, as well as some computer-aided exams like gait pattern analysis, if deemed necessary.

All of these diagnostic methods are completely painless and non-invasive. They are safe, fast and are simple routine processes.

  • If you are a physician interested in learning more, please visit www.GraMedica.com, where you can find online training.
  • Are you a patient? Make an appointment today with a HyProCure® specialist near you! Find one on our doctor locator at www.HyProCure.com.