The Hip and Knee Network has just published its 2009 survey of hip and knee replacement surgery in the UK.
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KFx Medical Corporation Develops PASTAFx, an Innovative New System to Repair Rotator Cuff Tears
KFx Medical Corporation announced today the PASTAFx Anchor System, used in the repair of partial rotator cuff tears, including Partial Articular Sided Tendon Avulsion (PASTA) tears.
Exactech Receives Patent For Rotating Bearing Knee, Optetrak RBK System
Exactech, Inc., a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products for hip, knee, shoulder, spine and biologic materials, announced today that is has been issued U.S. Patent 7,422,605,B2 for its rotating bearing knee prosthesis, Optetrak® RBK™.
Kensey Nash Announces IDE Submission For Cartilage Repair Device
Kensey Nash Corporation announced that it has submitted an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to study the use of the Company’s unique biomaterials technology for treating articular cartilage defects of the knee.
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Sigma® Knee Portfolio Advances Options with new High Flexion Partial and Total Knee Solutions
Sigma® High Performance Partial Knee System Includes Company’s First Bicompartmental Solution Sigma® CR150 is Company’s First High Flexion, Cruciate-Retaining Knee.
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 Femur-First Versatility With Its Uni-Compartmental Knee System
Cardo Medical, a company engaged in the development of orthopedic medical devices, announces the femur-first versatility in surgical technique with its Uni-Compartmental Knee System.
New Surgical Interference Screw Provides Secure, Versatile, Bioabsorbable Fixation in ACL Repair
Smith & Nephew’s Endoscopy Division has announced the launch of its bioabsorbable BIOSURE™ HA Interference Screw line for use in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) reconstruction.
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.
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
Depuy Mitek invites surgeons to contribute new ideas
Depuy Mitek invites surgeons to contribute new ideas with its online ideas center.
Depuy Mitek Launches New Fixation Systems For Rotator Cuff And ACL Repair
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a leading manufacturer of surgical sports medicine devices, announced the launch of the HEALIX™ PEEK Suture Anchor … continue reading “Depuy Mitek Launches New Fixation Systems For Rotator Cuff And ACL Repair”