WASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court upheld an order on Tuesday barring medical device maker Stryker Corp (SYK.N) from selling a screw to fix broken bones because it infringes a patent held by Acumed LLC
Orthopaedics
Pioneer® Surgical Technology Receives 510(k) Clearance To Market FortrOss™, A Next Generation Bone Void Filler
Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. today announced the U.S. market release of their FortrOss bone graft substitute.
Pioneer Surgical Technology Announces Market Release of FortrOss, a Next Generation Bone Void Filler
Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. today announced the U.S. market release of their FortrOss bone graft substitute.
Better Insights Needed Into Failure Mechanisms Of Hip Replacements
Why do hip replacements fail?
CAMBfix – Funding For Device Which Improves Fracture Care
CAMBfix announced that it has received funding to develop CAMBfix technology which allows for the treatment of broken bones without the need for an open operation.
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 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.
Medical Engineering: Quality and Safety at Aesculap
The theme of safety is ever-present at Aesculap, the largest manufacturer of surgical instruments in the world – safety for both patients and surgeons.
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
Arthrocare Device Use Draws More Scrutiny
An escalating FBI probe could pose new threats to embattled Arthrocare
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.
Wright Acquires RAYHACK® Wrist Reconstruction System
Novel System for Complex Wrist Surgery Complements Wright’s Upper Extremity Franchise.
Stryker probed on alleged payments to surgeons
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether Stryker Corp., the third-largest maker of artificial hips and knees, illegally paid surgeons to induce them to use company products, according to a court filing.
Pectoralis Major Reconstruction in Athletes
Pectoralis major is one of the most common tendon ruptures in strength-training athletes and the reported incidence is increasing.
SARS Treatment Causes Joint Disease
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery -British Volume publishes a study showing a causal link between treatment for SARS and joint disease
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