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Knee
International Launch in 2013 For ExoShape® ACL Tibial Graft Fixation Device
MedShape’s Chairman and CEO tells us more about the success of the company’s products, especially its ExoShape ACL tibial graft fixation device, and plans for a European launch.
International Flavour For ESSKA, Geneva, May 2nd-5th
Heavy hitters attending Europe’s premier Trauma, Knee surgery and Arthroscopy congress next month.
New Report Predicts Price Pressure Will Hold Back US Large Joint Market Growth
Millennium Research Group predict modest growth in large joint market as price pressure waters down procedure growth.
Sanofi Adds LeGoo® To Its Biosurgery Portfolio With Pluromed Acquisition
Sanofi’s acquisition trail continues with announcement that it is to buy US company Pluromed, developer of LeGoo® polymer for temporary endovascular occlusion.
Stryker’s New System 7 Cordless Heavy Duty Powertools
Snappy dressers these new powertools from Stryker, offering a range of “enhancements” including quieter operation, better battery life and heightened torque.
Ultimate Recycling: Two Sources Of Scrap Metal Reported On BBC
It’s a bit of a journalistic open goal when BBC publishes on the fate of “cremated” prostheses at the same time as we’re wondering about the fate of the Costa Concordia. Sounds like they might both end up as wind turbines.
From Angioplasty Catheters, To Self-Tightening Golf Shoes, To Knee Braces: Boa Goes Full Circle
Self-Tightening Sports Footwear had its origins in angioplasty catheter guidance mechanisms. Now the company is back in medical devices with brace collaborations.
Meniscus Replacement Reviewed At AAOS. Can Knee Replacement Be Deferred?
Meniscal transplantation gets an airing at AAOS
Smith & Nephew’s POLARCUP Dual Mobility Hip System Now Available In US
After being available for over ten years internationally, Smith & Nephew finally introduced its POLARCUP Dual Mobility Hip System to orthopaedic surgeons in the US.
AAOS: DePuy’s New Gear
DePuy Orthopaedics unveils advancements in orthopaedic treatment at AAOS. Focus is on Clinical and Economic Value, Procedural Efficiency, Personalization.
Biomet Launches “Personalized” Partial Knee Replacement System.
Signature™ Personalized Patient Care* System with the Oxford® Partial Knee Provides Enhanced Surgery Planning and Procedure Performance
Vail NIMBY’s Fail To Stop ‘Wet Lab’
Arthrex relies on surgeon training in “wet labs” as a major tool in its marketing mix. Now the company has overcome objection from locals in Vail and gained permission to finish building such a facility.
Zimmer Knee Component Questioned In AAOS Paper
Zimmer Nexgen Knee Tibial component under the spotlight as Mayo clinic divulges high rate of loosening.
Reasons To Visit Exactech Booth At AAOS This Week
Exactech’s marketing communications doing a good job of attracting you to their AAOS booth by explaining what you’ll find when you get there.
Stanmore Ignores Age Of Austerity With “Savile Row” Fully Personalised Knee Implants.
Stanmore Implants announces its launch of a unique, fully personalised knee implant system. This year’s “must have” accessory?