Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopaedic Reconstruction & Trauma today announced the introduction of a metal liner option for its R3 Acetabular System, an advanced multi-bearing acetabular cup system used in hip replacement and resurfacing procedures.
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Smith & Nephew Endoscopy’s OSTEORAPTOR™ Anchor Provides Bioabsorbable Solution for Labral Tears in the Hip and Shoulder
Smith & Nephew’s Endoscopy Division has announced the launch of the OSTEORAPTOR Anchor for repair in the hip and shoulder. The device is showcased at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting (AAOS), which begins today in Las Vegas.
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics and BrainLAB Announce Exclusive Computer-Assisted Surgery Development Agreement
Smith & Nephew’s Orthopeadics business and BrainLAB today announce an agreement by which BrainLAB will become the exclusive vendor for developing and supporting computer-assisted surgical technologies for Smith & Nephew’s high performance hip and knee implants.
Cardo Medical Announces the Initial Release of Its Press-Fit Total Hip System
Cardo Medical, a company engaged in the development of orthopedic medical devices, announces the initial release of its Press-Fit Total Hip system. The Press-Fit Total Hip system incorporates a dual taper design which has a long, proven clinical history with great implant success rates.
Better Insights Needed Into Failure Mechanisms Of Hip Replacements
Why do hip replacements fail?
Once-Yearly Aclasta® Approved In EU To Treat Male Osteoporosis And To Reduce Risk Of New Fractures Following Hip Fracture In Both Sexes
The European Commission has approved once-yearly Aclasta®* (zoledronic acid 5 mg) for the treatment of osteoporosis in men who are at increased risk of fractures.
New hip replacements research from University of Aberdeen
A systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness and economic modelling of minimal incision total hip replacement approaches in the management of arthritic disease of the hip
The New Face Of Orthopaedic Education
Pri-Med introduces the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), a new community of orthopaedic surgeons who have come together to improve patient care through innovative education formats.
Hip Fracture, Replacement Outcomes Differ Among Elderly and Extreme Elderly Patients
Elderly patients can have positive outcomes following hip replacement surgery, but the extremely elderly hip fracture patient needs additional levels of support and care
How Often Do Hip And Knee Replacements Need Revision?
A comprehensive study using nationwide data on hip and knee replacements in England has found that one in seventy-five patients require a revision of their joint replacement after three years