Tornier DX - Wave™ Calcaneal Fracture Plating System

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Tornier is proud to introduce the WAVE™ Calcaneal Fracture Plating System – a first of its kind in ORIF management of calcaneus fractures. The plate is designed specifically for use with a less invasive soft tissue approach. When considering that the reported complication rate associated with the large extensile open approach is as high as 33%¹, the WAVE brings a welcome advancement in surgical treatment of this complex fracture.

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Designed to accommodate a less invasive soft tissue approach.
Anatomic contour developed after extensive CT and cadaver studies of almost 50 unique anatomies.
Non-locking apex hole allows for optimal lag reduction to the sustentaculum tali.
Each additional hole allows for a locking and non-locking option.
Stainless steel offers strength of construct, optimum locking and a tissue-friendly implant.
Reduction Instrumentation included in the set for tuberosity manipulation.

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The Tornier Calcaneal Fracture Plate System is indicated for fractures and osteotomies of the calcaneus, including, but not limited to extra-articular, intra-articular, joint depression, tongue-type and severely comminuted fractures.

Sepsis, systemic infection, elevated WBC count, fever and/or local infection or inflammation.
Persisting skin lesion or poor skin coverage around the ankle that would make the procedure unjustifiable.
Neuromuscular or psychiatric disorders which might jeopardize fixation and post-operative care.
Suspected or documented metal allergy or intolerance.
Inade quate neurovascular status.

The incision is a small 5-8 cm incision over the subtalar joint. This provides direct visualization of the posterior facet and anterior process. A smaller secondary incision can be made posteriorly for screw insertion on the posterior leg of the plate.

Reduction is achieved with percutaneous manipulation using the T-handle and shanz pin and fragment reduction using guidewires for stabilization and subsequent fixation of the plate.

Reduction is achieved with percutaneous manipulation using the T-handle and shanz pin and fragment reduction using guidewires for stabilization and subsequent fixation of the plate.

1. A. Koski, H. Kuokkanen, E. Tukiainen Helsinki University Central Hospital, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki, Finland, POSTOPERATIVE WOUND COMPLICATIONS AFTER INTERNAL FIXATION OF CLOSED CALCANEAL FRACTURES: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF 126 CONSECUTIVE PATIENTS WITH 148 FRACTURES; Scandinavian Journal of Surgery 94: 243–245, 2005

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