Extremities
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Extremities
In2Bones Launches 'See-Through' PitStop Subtalar PEEK Implant
The PitStop Implant is used to help facilitate the surgical correction of progressive flat foot deformity.Business Wire 12.11.18
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Extremities
FX Shoulder USA Begins Clinical Study on Stemless Reversed Total Shoulder
Over 800 Easytech Stemless Reversed prostheses have already been successfully implanted in France.PR Newswire 12.06.18
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Extremities | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
The YouTube for the Orthopedic Industry
VuMedi is an exclusively healthcare-based video platform that caters to surgeons, physicians, and the orthopedic industry.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.05.18
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Extremities | Trauma/Sports
In2Bones Launches CoLink Afx Ankle Fracture Repair System
The system is a collection of five plate families that address traumatic fractures and osteotomies of the ankle.Business Wire 12.04.18
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Extremities
LimaCorporate Expands Shoulder Portfolio with SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid
SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid is the first glenoid component with hybrid fixation convertible from anatomic to reverse.PR Newswire 11.30.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities
Artificial Joint Restores Wrist-Like Movements to Forearm Amputees
The implant allows for much more naturalistic movements, with intuitive natural control and sensory feedback.Videos Chalmers University of Technology 11.28.18
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Extremities
Catalyst OrthoScience Introduces 3-Peg Glenoid To Its Catalyst CSR Total Shoulder System
Company used a science-based approach to design the implant.Business Wire 11.26.18
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Extremities
Shoulder Arthritis Patients Have New Options to Avoid Total Shoulder Replacement Risks
Arthroscopic management could be a promising option for young, active patients diagnosed with shoulder arthritis.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 11.19.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities
Cranking Up the Power Setting May Help Some Who Use Ankle Prosthetics
Powered ankle prostheses use actuators to reduce the increased metabolic costs placed on amputees.University of Central Florida 11.09.18
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Extremities
FDA Clears Shoulder Innovations' InSet Humeral Short Stem System
Clearance covers products used for partial or total shoulder arthroplasty used in the treatment or arthritis.PR Newswire 11.05.18
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Extremities
AAOS Launches Shoulder and Elbow Registry
Registry's mission is to improve orthopedic care through the collection, analysis, and reporting of actionable data.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 10.25.18
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Extremities | Trauma/Sports
FDA Clears Centric Medical's SATURN External Fixation System
Consists of rings, struts, threaded rods, pins, wires, and connectors to stabilize the foot, ankle, and long bone segments.Business Wire 10.18.18
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Extremities
Mount Sinai Researchers Discover New Technique to Treat Osteochondral Ankle Lesions
Minimally invasive approach may lead to quicker recovery.Mount Sinai Health System 10.05.18
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Extremities
Paragon 28 Releases Another Wave of Plating Options
The company launched the Medial and Lateral Talar Neck Fracture Plates, Zig Zag Plates, and Zig-Zag Spanning Plates.PR Newswire 10.04.18
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Extremities | Large Joint | Materials | Spine/Neurology
Recycling Implanted Metals From Beyond the Grave
Ever wonder what happens to devices implanted in the body after their users pass away? Probably not, because the thought of it tends to make most people who aren’t ODT editors cringe. But as medical implants become more common, people are dy…Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.19.18
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Extremities | Large Joint | Spine/Neurology
A Need for Removal Protocols?
Many of you have likely heard of the controversial medical device industry documentary, “The Bleeding Edge,” recently released through Netflix. If you haven’t yet seen it but you’re reading this column, put the magazine down o…Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 09.19.18
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Extremities | Large Joint
Self-Powered Sensor Monitors Joint Surgery Patients' Progress from a Distance
The small, tube-like device is designed to be fitted to braces after joint surgery to wirelessly send information to doctors.University of Waterloo 08.29.18
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Extremities
Wright Medical to Acquire Cartiva Inc.
Cartiva’s lead product is a Synthetic Cartilage Implant (SCI) for treating arthritis at the base of the great toe.GlobeNewswire 08.27.18
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Extremities
KFx Medical Sues Stryker for Rotator Cuff Repair Patent Infringement
KFx successfully defended these patents versus Arthrex Inc. in 2015.Business Wire 08.17.18
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Extremities | Spine/Neurology
FDA Clears SPR Therapeutics’ Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Systems for Pain Management
SPRINT, one of the cleared systems, is the first and only dual lead capable PNS platform.GlobeNewswire 08.16.18
