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Capsular contracture, the leading cause of revision surgeries, has been extensively studied in humans for the first time through a unique prospective randomized clinical analysis of five implant surfaces. The study highlights that capsular contracture occurrence hinges more on the histological characteristics of the fibrous capsule –influenced by the implant surface type – rather than capsule thickness. Notably, implants like Microthane® and MESMO® are shown to encourage the development of a more dynamic and less fibrotic capsule, reducing the risk of capsular contracture compared to traditional smooth and macrotextured surfaces. Read the clinical paper: https://lnkd.in/d6BRABhQ

Being recommended for spine surgery can be a daunting experience for anyone. Wouldn't you want to make sure that the surgery recommended is the right one for you? Dr. Sean Jones-Quaidoo MD, FAAOS knows the importance of getting a 2nd opinion. Not every surgeon has the same training or expertise as the next, so you may need to see what all your options are to truly decide what is right for you. #spinesurgeon #orthospinesurgeon #spinesurgery Chandler Holderness, North American Spine Society, Centinel Spine, Globus Medical, SeaSpine, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS), Arthrex, Isto Biologics, Innovasis, Inc., Cerapedics Inc., MedScout, Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc., Spinal Elements, Alphatec Spine, Medtronic, DePuy Synthes

Happy New Year to all. We’ve just had a paper published online in The Knee, the official journal of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee: “Aseptic Loosening of the Option Stemmed Tibial Tray in the Zimmer NexGen LPS Total Knee Arthroplasty System.” Below is the URL providing temporary free access to the article should anyone wish to read: https://lnkd.in/eAhVW3Xx Anyone clicking on this link will be taken directly to the final version of your article on ScienceDirect, which they are welcome to read or download (no sign up, registration or fees are required). The paper describes unusual findings of polyethylene insert deformation in a contemporary total knee replacement. This deformation appears to be linked to tibial tray loosening. Damage occurring at the superior surface of the titanium tray is quite remarkable. The video attached to this post gives a brief overview of the content. We again raise the question as to why we, as clinicians, don’t use blood metal ion testing in the monitoring or investigation of patients with #totalkneearthroplasty #kneereplacements. With respect to this issue, if you are a surgeon based in the UK, do consider using our test Orthotype (www.explantlab.com). Orthotype is a blood test which allows you to measure ion levels but also sequences the patient’s DNA to gauge their genetic susceptibility to developing an adverse reaction to metal debris (ARMD).     For #arthroplasty surgeons anywhere in the world, also consider accessing the NHS Implant Analysis Service to have removed implants examined.  Finally, would like to say that the review process with @TheKneeJournal was impressive, the paper progressing from submission to online publication within four months.  

What would you suspect 🤨🧐? A patient with a traumatic femoral shaft fracture could not flex his knee beyond 20 degrees. Upon palpation, a hard and large lumb was found on the muscle bulk near the fracture site. CT scan imaging was then performed for further investigation. The patient had ossification of the quadriceps! Heterotopic Ossification (HO) is a condition where bone is formed on extraskeletal soft tissues. This can happen due to a surgery or a traumatic incident , and it is commonly seen after total hip replacements (THA). After diagnosis is confirmed, gentle passive range of motion is recommended to prevent ankylosing of the joint. Surgical resection of mature bone can also be performed after HO has fully matured. (Aaron & Hanyu, 2023) Reference: Aaron, A., Hanyu ,D. (2024). Heterotopic ossification. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved from:https://lnkd.in/dP7FcrXN.

Details matter in Retina Gass classification no OCT it’s redundant we have a size classification already So here is a problem what is a medium Stage 2 ? ( 300 u or more) The international classification problem is they use Vitreous traction it’s 1. hyloidal traction 2. There is always vitreous traction it can exert AP traction ( spontaneously closure that reopens) Yes small are typically Stage 2 We could say 300 or more surgery Less than 300 maybe medical try and forget the rest Stage 2 is a horse shoe tear of the fovea ( my opinion) Stage 3 is a operculated hole ( size can be less than 300u my opinion) The classification below is not useful to my decision making None is the international We need to look at the anatomy its telling us a story The point of contention is size doesnt matter in my classification it’s about the fovea hyloidal interface the adhesion Look if the flap in Stage 2 is insufficient to close the hole once the hyloid traction is gone then it is a surgery If AP traction is gone then the medical option is a consideration Stage 3 ***can be less than 300 um in my classification because if it’s operculated it’s a stage 3 and stage 3 that are small could be treated medically Below classification is not useful in the decision making of what options are reasonable ( short trial CAI) (1 month 1/2 ETDRS letter loss) We have better imaging now so we need to re visit The whole point of classification is prognosis and determination of treatment options In a Stage 3 small ( less than 250u) If there is sufficient IST*from residual vitreous after the hyloid separation and the drawbridge** is up hydrated and appositional friendly then the conditions for medical or spontaneous closure are possible!! * Steve Charles ** Paul Tornambe *** the below would classify as stage 2 Correctly giving spontaneous a possibility but no idea on the how!!!

SANE SANE stands for single assessment numerical evaluation. Originally designed as a scale from 0-100 (worst to best), it has been modified (M-SANE) 0-10 (worst to best). A group from Dartmouth did a great job validating this score against multiple question evaluations (see attached screenshot). When a patient comes back to have the contralateral knee replaced, this is an opportunity to quickly check up on the prior knee replacement using the M-SANE Score. I just ask the patient about the knee replacement result, 0 being poor, 10 being perfect. This gives me a quick idea of the result of the surgery and is perfect for a busy practice. With all patient outcome measures, I wait until 6-months post-op to see the final result. I feel the knee is still healing up to this point, then becomes stable in terms of outcome assessment after 6-months. This is what we saw in our randomized controlled trial of kinematically and mechanically aligned total knee replacements, where we obtained various outcome measures preoperatively and at 6-weeks, 3-months, 6-months, 1-year, and 2-years post-op.

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Comprised of a proprietary blend of alumina and zirconia, CoorsTek Bioceramics Permallon® Tru Alumina Matrix Composite for orthopaedic applications enhances toughness by two mechanisms. The first mechanism is crack deflection that occurs at the ß-Alumina platelets. The second toughening phenomenon is crack suppression, which is promoted by the homogenous distribution of Zirconia particles within the Alumina matrix. With advanced toughening mechanisms, Permallon® Tru is proven to provide excellent wear performance and longevity for acetabular liners and femoral heads used in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Download our white paper, Technical Overview of Permallon® Tru Alumina Matrix Composite to learn more: https://bit.ly/42YhnVO Permallon® Tru femoral heads and acetabular liners have been in clinical use since 2011 with surgeons successfully performing implants in multiple countries across the globe.

There will continue to be multiple devices and approaches to treat #sacroiliacjoint (SIJ) pain for the right patient indications, but we can agree that patients do suffer with SIJ pain and need a solution. Studies also show that SIJ is a pain generator in up to 43% of patients with back pain after lumbar fusions, so there is growing demand being generated. KIC Ventures continues to invest in expanding its Sacrix platform to provide solutions for the #sacroiliacjointfusion market growing rapidly at +18% CAGR #outpatientsurgery #innovationleadership NANISX #growthcapital

EVO ICL™ is a clinically proven implantable lens that corrects common vision problems such as nearsightedness with or without astigmatism. According to a STAAR® patient survey, 99.4% of patients would have the EVO ICL procedure again.* Discover how EVO can transform patient outcomes and elevate your practice at EVO.STAAR.com. #STAAR #EVO #ophthalmology #ophthalmologist The EVO ICL lens is an Rx Only surgical implant that corrects distance vision for persons 21 -– 45 years of age. Surgeons must be certified prior to use, including training on contraindications, surgical procedure and potential benefits, risks, and complications of both the surgery and the lens. Click here for Important Safety Information: EVO.STAAR.com *Packer M. The Implantable Collamer Lens with a central port: review of the literature. Clin Ophthalmol. 2018;12:2427-2438.