Orthopedics This Week
Weekly News, Analysis and Commentary of orthopedic developments, both in the United States and Europe, published 40 times a year to bring you the latest breaking news in the Global Orthopedics Industry. RRY Publications also hosts multiple innovative technology conferences and publishes the latest books containing Market Forecasts and Analysis for the Spine Technology and Stem Cell Industries.
Coral Successful in Knee Repair | Orthopedics This Week
Could a coral implant help repair knees crippled by osteoarthritis? A team of scientists from Slovenia believe that it can. They coated a tiny piece of coral, which is a form of highly porous calcium, with human growth factors, named it Agili-C, and implanted it in a disabled knee. Careful observation revealed that the coral
Lawsuits Pile Up Against Former Florida Orthopedic Surgeon
Aug 22, 2022 · Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against Dr. R. David Heekin and Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital for allegedly causing injuries due to his neurological condition. The lawsuits claim that Dr. Heekin performed thousands of orthopedic surgeries with impairment and high revision rate.
DJO Acquires LiteCure Laser Therapy | Orthopedics This Week
Jan 8, 2021 · DJO, a sports medicine product supplier, has acquired LiteCure, a company that offers laser therapy for pain relief. The laser therapy, called LightForce Therapy Lasers, uses photomodulation to treat various conditions and injuries.
FDA Approves TOPS for Spondylolisthesis and Stenosis
Jun 19, 2023 · The TOPS System is a motion-preserving facet replacement device for lumbar decompression without rigid fixation. It is indicated for patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis and severe spinal stenosis, and has shown clinical superiority over TLIF fusion in …
FDA Clears Biocomposite Surgical Mesh Implant From Biorez
Jun 7, 2021 · BioBrace is a biocomposite of collagen and PLLA that reinforces and regenerates soft tissues for tendon repair. It is intended for general surgical procedures and has faster recovery and reduced re-injuries compared to traditional implants.
AAOS: New Guidelines for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Mar 3, 2016 · The Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has just approved new guidelines regarding carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
Freezing Knee Nerves Kills Pain | Orthopedics This Week
Aug 4, 2014 · Learn how iOvera, a nonsurgical pain treatment, can temporarily freeze the nerves around the knee to alleviate arthritis and other joint pain. iOvera uses nitrous oxide canisters to freeze tiny needles to minus 126 degrees and is available at only 20 medical facilities in the U.S.
The 16 Standout North American Sports Knee Surgeons
Sep 1, 2016 · A list of leading sports knee surgeons in North America, selected by their peers based on their expertise, skills, and reputation. The list includes surgeons from various institutions, teams, and specialties, such as cartilage restoration, ligament reconstruction, and …
Landmark Cartilage Repair Study: Agili-C Superior Over Std of Care ...
Aug 5, 2021 · A landmark study published in Orthopedics This Week shows that Agili-C, a biodegradable implant for cartilage and osteochondral defects, improves patient outcomes significantly more than microfracture and debridement. The study enrolled 250 patients with various indications, including arthritis, large defects and malalignment, and used KOOS as the primary endpoint.