Large Joint
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Large Joint
Reduce Revisions Initiative Launched to Promote Best Practices for Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Reduce Revisions also will work to accelerate research for total joint arthroplasty quality improvement.PR Newswire 11.14.18
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Large Joint
'Dual Mobility' Hip Replacement Implant Reduces Risk of Dislocation
"Modular dual mobility" implant could be a good option for patients who need a revision surgery.Hospital for Special Surgery 11.09.18
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Large Joint
United Orthopedic Corporation Announces Availability of its UTS Hip Stem
Extension of the company's U-Motion II Acetabular System also is now available to U.S. surgeons.PR Newswire 11.06.18
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Instruments | Large Joint
Medacta Unveils Two New Kinematic Alignment Options for Knee Replacement Surgery
Surgical strategy involves a manual instrumented calipered technique and one using patient-specific instrumentation.Business Wire 11.05.18
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Large Joint
DJO Launches EMPOWR Porous and Complex Primary Knee Systems
EMPOWR Knee Platform now includes cementless primary and revision solutions for surgeons and patients.Business Wire 11.05.18
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Large Joint
Zimmer Biomet Announces FDA Clearance of the Persona Revision Knee System
System to offer anatomic implant geometry enhanced with fixation and bearing options.Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. 11.05.18
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Large Joint
BoneSmart, Maxx Orthopedics Partner to Educate Joint Replacement Patients
Union will allow Maxx Orthopedics to educate BoneSmart patients on its Freedom Knee System.PR Newswire 11.01.18
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Biologics | Large Joint
Regentis Biomaterials Expands SAGE Clinical Trial of GelrinC for Knee Pain
The study compares GelrinC to microfracture, the current standard of care treatment for damaged knee cartilage.Business Wire 10.24.18
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Large Joint
Cementless Hip Implants Are Gradually Losing Their Popularity in Europe
European orthopedic surgeons are realizing the potential of hybrid methods.Online Exclusives Yulia Sorokina and Jeff Wong, iData Research 10.23.18
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Large Joint
Two New Studies Demonstrate INTERTAN Intertrochanteric Antegrade Nail Improves Patient Outcomes
Product also lowers healthcare costs when treating hip fractures, data show.Smith & Nephew plc 10.23.18
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Large Joint
DePuy Synthes Announces Agreement With Ortho Development Corporation to Promote KASM
Knee Articulating Spacer Mold designed to preserve the range of motion for patients with infection after TKR.DePuy Synthes 10.16.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Large Joint
Medacta Adds 3D Metal Implants and Augments to Mpact System for Hip Surgery
3D Metal Acetabular Two-Hole and Multi-Hole Shells and 3D Metal Augments were added to the portfolio.Business Wire 10.16.18
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Large Joint
Zimmer Biomet, Apple Collaborate on Clinical Study
Effort leverages Apple Watch and mymobility app to detail the patient experience and improve the joint replacement journey.PR Newswire 10.15.18
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Large Joint
Ethicon's Skin Closure System Leads to Higher Patient, Surgeon Satisfaction After TKR
Study finds combination topical skin adhesive and self-adhering mesh preferred over skin staples for wound closure.Johnson & Johnson 09.26.18
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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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Large Joint
Conformis Settles Patent Dispute With Smith & Nephew
Conformis to receive $10.5 million for non-exclusive license to patient-specific instrument patents.Globe Newswire 09.17.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Instruments | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Software & Quality
Personalized Hip and Knee Replacements: U.S. Manufacturers Battle for Innovation Spotlight
Customized joint implants, additive manufacturing, and the rise of Ambulatory Surgical Centers fuel personalized solutions.Online Exclusives Yulia Sorokina, Research Analyst, iData Research 09.13.18
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Large Joint | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
From Surgery to Recovery: How Technology Can Stem the Opioid Crisis
A Q&A with Avanos Medical's Roger Massengale addressing the opioid crisis and the steps the company is taking to fight it.Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 08.31.18
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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
