First U.S database yields comprehensive benchmarks for total hip and knee Joint replacement
Orthopaedics
Otto Bock Claims New Michelangelo® Prosthesis Closest to a Human Hand
The most technologically advanced prosthetic hand in the world is changing the life of a 30 year amputee
Smith & Nephew Hits the Spot with New SUTUREFIX™ Ultra Soft Anchor
Smith & Nephew’s new anchor could move the game on a bit by allowing surgeons to fine-tune labral repairs of the hip and shoulder with the creation of additional fixation points.
FDA Clears Adjustable Tensyn™ Plug for Syndesmosis and Other Indications
With Arthrex in its sights, Dallen Medical’s says its new button/plug dynamic fixation of Syndesmosis offers adjustability and claims its band is easier on surgeons’ hands
3D Printing Helps Biomet Deliver Acetabular Shells That Mimic the Real Thing
With regulatory clearance under its belt, Biomet is now reporting first clinical use of its OsseoTi Porous Technology for total hip arthroplasty
DePuy Synthes Builds Mitek Sports Med Line with Camera Systems Buy
Mitek Sports Medicine will see its portfolio strengthened following the acquisition of low cost camera maker Olive Medical for an undisclosed fee
FDA Expands NanoFUSE® DBM Clearance to Include Spinal Fusion
510(k) now includes use with autograft material as a bone graft extender in the posterolateral spine
Meniscus Repair Target for Cytori Cell Therapy: Study Starts
A first patient has been enrolled and treated in a trial studying Cytori’s Cell Therapy in patients undergoing surgery for traumatic meniscal injuries in the knee
FastForward™ to Better Bunion Correction as FDA Clears 3D Printed Titanium Bone Tether
The U.S. FDA has cleared a key component in MedShape’s FastForward system that permits bunion correction while preserving bony anatomy.
DePuy Synthes Launches MatrixWAVE™ MMF System for Temporary Stabilization of Jaw Fractures
DePuy Synthes’ system’s wave plates and self-drilling locking screws are designed to offer the strength and rigidity of arch bars and the simplicity of IMF screws
Exactech Brings Personalized Surgery Capability In-House
Joint specialist Exactech, Inc., is to acquire French technology company BlueOrtho SAS in a move that will bring so-called personalized surgery in house.
CE Mark for Silk-Enhanced Biological Bone Graft
Silk from moths enhances cohesion and mechanical properties of new bone graft
FDA Nod for First 3D Stereoradiographic Planning Software For Hip Arthroplasty
French orthopaedic imaging specialist EOS imaging, tells us that the U.S. FDA has approved hipEOS, 3D hip arthroplasty planning software based on EOS stereo-radiographic 2D/3D imaging.
First Patient Enrolled in Horizontal Meniscus Tear Suture Repair Study
History suggests that repair of horizontal cleavage tears in the knee meniscus is both tricky and of questionable value. A new study should bring our knowledge up to date.
Light at the End of the Tunnel for IlluminOss as Fracture Fixation System Gains Trial OK from FDA
Available in Europe since 2010, IlluminOss will soon be seeing commencement of US studies into its novel photodynamic bone stabilization system.
HipGrid™ Rolled Out for Non-invasive Fluoroscopic Guidance in Total Hip Replacement
OrthoGrid® Systems, Inc. has announced the release of HipGrid™ for anterior and posterior approach THR.