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PathKeeper Surgical has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its PathKeeper 3D optical navigation system for patients undergoing spine surgery, according to a company release.The navigation system eliminates exposure to radiation for patients in the OR, according to the release.
Orthofix Medical Inc. has announced the full commercial launch of the WaveForm A, a 3D-printed interbody implant for patients undergoing anterior lumbar interbody fusion, according to a company press release.The WaveForm A interbody, which integrates with the Orthofix Meridian ALIF system, is designed with a large implant graft aperture for bone graft material to aid in fixation.
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Late osteolysis may still be a concern for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty with highly crosslinked polyethylene, despite notable reductions in wear and improved survivorship, a speaker said.“Highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) is relatively insensitive to head size, which allowed us to go from 22-mm, 26-mm and 28-mm heads to 36-mm and 40-mm heads,
TAMPA, Fla. — Despite similar functional outcomes at 10 years, a double-row suture technique in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair better preserved joint function compared with a single-row suture technique, presented results showed.“Failure and non-healing of the rotator cuff is the most common complication for 20% to 60% [of patients],” Peter B. MacDonald, MD, FRCSC, said in his
TAMPA, Fla. — According to presented results, patients with anterior shoulder instability who undergo either open or arthroscopic Latarjet surgery have “excellent” patient -reported outcomes with low rates of recurrent instability.“The arthroscopic Latarjet procedure gained popularity due to its minimally invasive approach, which potentially results in decreased stiffness,