Stryker Rolls Out PROstep MICA SOLO for MIS Bunion Surgeries

Stryker debuted its new PROstep MICA SOLO all-in-one minimally invasive (MIS) bunion procedure guide at this week’s American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery (AOFAS) meeting. It’s designed for a solo surgeon to use to potentially remove the need for further surgical assistance during the operation.
 
Surgeons traditionally use a “freehand” technique for MIS bunion procedures, meaning they need both hands to perform simultaneous tasks. PROstep MICA SOLO acts as a third hand for automatic screw targeting, head fragment stabilization, and a controlled adjustable shift.
 
“I am delighted that we now have a precision tool for this technique right where the surgeon needs it,” David Redfern, FRCS, foot and ankle surgeon at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital told the press. “The PROstep MICA SOLO Guide is like having an expert assistant at hand to make the necessary surgical steps in this procedure much easier.”
 
“At Stryker, we’re constantly working with our customers to understand their challenges and develop solutions to address unmet needs,” said Michael Rankin, VP of marketing and medical education for Stryker’s Foot & Ankle business. “The PROstep MICA SOLO Guide reflects Stryker’s ongoing commitment to technological innovation, and we see it playing an integral role in the future of minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery.”
 
According to several studies^1-4, PROSTEP MICA can offer faster return to function, less pain, smaller scars, overall increased patient satisfaction, and less need for post-operative opioids.
 
References
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² Lee M, Walsh J, Smith MM, Ling J, Wines A, Lam P. Hallux Valgus Correction Comparing Percutaneous Chevron/Akin (PECA) and Open Scarf/Akin Osteotomies. Foot Ankle Intl 2017; 38(8): 838-846.
³ Maffulli N, Longo UG, Oliva F, Denaro V, Coppola C. Bosch Osteotomy and Scarf Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus
⁴ Jimmy J. Chan, MD; Javier Z. Guzman, MD; Andrea Nordio, MD; Jesse C. Chan; Carl M. Cirino, MD; Ettore Vulcano, MD. Opioid Consumption and Time to Return to Work After Percutaneous Osteotomy in Foot Surgery. Orthopedics. May 7, 2020.