Reduce OR Times*

with our Sidewinder™ Plate

*Hewitt, J., Haytmanek, C. T., Tennant, J., May, R., & Parekh, S. (2011). Cost effectiveness of the TriMed Sidewinder plate for the treatment of Weber B ankle fractures.

Current Orthopaedic Practice, 22(6), 534–537.

Sidewinder™ Plate

The only load-sharing plate for short oblique fibula fractures

  • Shorter time to union can allow more rapid return to function.¹
  • Convert axial loads to dynamic compression across the fracture site.

The ‘Magic Screwdriver’

  • Restore fibular length.
  • Achieve talar reduction.

The ‘Magic Screwdriver’

  • Restore fibular length.
  • Achieve talar reduction.

Case Example

X-Ray of Sidewinder plate fixated to fractured Tibia

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Sidewinder, Interfragmentary compression in seconds