New Products/Product News
Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
ConforMIS, Inc. is taking the next step in the evolution of patient-specific technology by launching a new iteration of its unicompartmental knee resurfacing device, the iUni® G2. Enhancements to the iUni G2 include an improved patient-specific and wear-optimized design, instrument changes for even simpler surgical techniques, and iView™ patient-specific images for improved surgical planning. ConforMIS’ partial knee resurfacing systems use proprietary technology and patient-specific imaging data to personalize an implant and instrumentation set for each patient, providing superior fit and performance. ConforMIS introduced the iUni G2 in November 2009, and it is currently available for both medial and lateral compartment treatment. ConforMIS notes that its patient-specific approach offers an array of advantages to patients, surgeons, and hospitals. These benefits include patient-specific fit and wear-optimized design. The iUni G2 offers patient-specific anatomic fit for natural kinematics, full coverage of all weight-bearing areas, and a new implant designed for low-contact stress and micromotion. With a minimally invasive and minimally traumatic procedure, patients benefit from a resurfacing solution with minimal bone resection, preservation of all ligaments, no intramedullary canal penetration, and the ability for a simple conversion to a primary total knee arthroplasty. ConforMIS’ iUni G2 surgery uses iJig® patient-specific instrumentation to reduce the number of surgical steps and to minimize intra-operative sizing and trials. In addition, the company notes that the new iView patient-specific planning images introduce an entirely new and simple way to visualize joint preparation during surgery. ConforMIS notes that the iUni G2 provides an assortment of efficiency benefits to surgeons and hospitals, including simplified set-up and tear-down, minimal instrumentation for surgery, complete system delivery in a disposable kit, and reduced sterilization and inventory costs. For more information, contact ConforMIS, Inc. |
Lateral Osteoarthritis Brace
Orthofix International has announced that its sports medicine division, BREG, has expanded its successful line of FUSION® functional knee braces with the FUSION® Lateral OA Brace, which features an ultra-thin low-profile hinge designed for individuals suffering from lateral compartment osteoarthritis (OA). The FUSION Lateral OA Brace was developed to off-load knee stress for individuals suffering with OA, and the low-profile hinge is designed to reduce interference during the wearer’s movement specifically on the medial part of the knee. As the newest member of the BREG family of FUSION functional knee braces, the new Lateral OA Brace is designed to provide support for the anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament, as well as protection for collateral ligaments, without hindering the wearer’s activity. The FUSION Lateral OA Brace features BREG’s thumbwheel dial that allows precision off-loading adjustments without any tools. The brace’s frame also incorporates BREG’s ProForm™ technology, which uses Zytel®, a strong yet flexible polymer. Orthofix notes that this streamlined, lightweight frame was designed to conform intimately to the leg, reduce migration, promote natural motion, and provide superior protection. The full line of FUSION braces, including FUSION, FUSION XT (for contact sports), FUSION Women’s, FUSION OA, and FUSION Lateral OA, are available in custom and off-the-shelf versions. For more information, contact Orthofix Sports Medicine BREG, Inc. |
