Arthritic knees remain painful after arthroscopic surgery
Trimming damaged tissue through arthroscopic surgery does not relieve pain and swelling in arthritic knees any better than simply flushing loose debris from the joint, according to a new review of evidence. However, these findings come from studies on a broad range of patients. The technique, k...ReGen Biologics Clarifies Recent Press about the Menaflex Device
...ot represent the views of the company regarding the use of the Menaflex device. ReGen's Menaflex(TM) device is a resorbable collagen scaffold used in arthroscopic surgery to address the most common form of knee injury, a torn medial meniscus. The device is inserted after a partial meniscectomy to reinforce and r...Mobile Surgery International Assembles Team of Nationally Recognized Orthopedic Surgeons
...lacement and the 4th person in North America to perform it. Jose E. Jaen, MD , knee : Dr. Jaen has over 20 years experience in arthroscopic knee surgery and total knee replacement. He received surgical training at the Gorgas US Army Hospital and Salt Lake City Knee and Sports Medicine Hosp...OrthoDynamix LLC Launches ArthroSteer(TM): Reaching New Limits in Arthroscopy
... pre-arthritis. ArthroSteer significantly improves access in hip and other arthroscopic procedures. This platform of disposable instrumentation includes four prod...ic injuries and congenital abnormalities." While there are over 1.5m arthroscopic knee and shoulder procedures in the US, hip arthroscopy is very new. "This...Hip Arthroscopy Procedures to Soar Through 2013
... disposables, meniscus repair devices, arthroscopes, rotator cuff reinforcement (RCR) grafts, knee cartilage repair, hand instruments, and reprocessed arthroscopic devices. This report allows clients to gain valuable insight into this rapidly evolving market and understand what new technologies will propel market...Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) Accelerates Healing of Joint Injuries, Osteoarthritis Pain
...resented with complaints of knee pain from arthritis. He tried anti-inflammatories, received multiple synvisc and cortisone injections, and underwent arthroscopic surgery; however he continued to experience pain while jogging. A musculoskeletal ultrasound was performed & identified multiple abnormalities...Continental Who's Who Executive Press Release: Dr. Bruno E. Gerber - Medical Professional
...ialist training at the Orthopedic Department of the Basel University Teaching Hospitals in Switzerland, where he was made responsible for the elective arthroscopic surgery service. He completed a fellowship at Arthritic Orthopedic Hospital in Toronto, Canada before taking over the post of surgeon in chief of the ...The Anderson Clinic Chooses Medstrat PACS
...hopaedic Clinic have practiced pioneering techniques of diagnosis and treatment in orthopaedics. Today, they provide leadership in joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, foot and ankle care and spine care. The Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic offers treatment as part of a continuum of care. E...Core Essence Receives FDA Approval for SECURUS(TM), an Innovative Knotless Suture Anchor System
...s suture anchor system used in minimally invasive, arthroscopic surgery. SECURUS provides increased flexibility, s...ndon repairs are performed using the less invasive arthroscopic surgical approach - the approach preferred by most...ve surgery at the precise time when the demand for arthroscopic surgery is more significant than ever. The 510(k) ...New Research Shows Physical Therapy as Effective as Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
New England Journal of Medicine Study Questions Value of Knee Surgery ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --- A new study questioning the usefulness of arthroscopic surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee should encourage patients to consider physical therapy as an effective non-...Anesiva Commences Phase 2 Trial of Adlea(TM) in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Anesiva, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANSV ) today announced that it has begun a Phase 2 clinical trial of Adlea(TM), the company's long-acting, site specific, non-opioid drug candidate for the management of acute pain in patients undergoing art...American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2009 Annual Meeting 'Highlights and Hot Topics'
...er Shoulder Arthroscopy Can Lead to Devastating Loss After arthroscopic shoulder surgery, local anesthetics may be infused into the joint for post ...rolysis. The study found that chondrolysis can complicate a wider range of arthroscopic shoulder surgeries than previously thought and that this complication is no...Kensey Nash Announces IDE Submission for Cartilage Repair Device
...articular cartilage in the knee or other articulating joints. The Company's Cartilage Repair implant is housed in an insertion tool, which facilitates arthroscopic insertion, allowing the surgeon to avoid open procedures. The design also allows implants to be cut to length and easily hydrated with autologous blo...Omeros Announces Patient Enrollment in Phase 1/Phase 2 Study of OMS302
...rmacoSurgery(TM) clinical development programs, and its lead product candidate, OMS103HP, is being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trials for use during arthroscopic surgery to improve postoperative joint function and reduce postoperative pain. Omeros is also building a diverse pipeline of pre-clinical programs tar...DuraKold Arthroscopic Knee Wrap/CPM Knee Wrap
Description: Provides extended cold therapy to the knee area for acute, chronic, or post-surgical applications. Cryotherapy can reduce pain, swelling and facilitate faster rehabilitation....The Hydroflex Arthroscopic Irrigation Pump
Description: The Hydroflex Arthroscopic Irrigation Pump is simple to transport, set-up and tear down. The pump is streamlined with a simple control panel an no transducers or electronics to control flow. It is compatible with all Arthroscopic systems....Allen® Delux Arthroscopic Legholder System
Description: Athroscopic leg holder system....Corkscrew™ Parachute Tissue Anchor
Description:... The Corkscrew Parachute Tissue Anchor allows one step fixation of soft tissue to bone. This implant is ideal for arthroscopic knotless rotator cuff repair in one simple insertion maneuver. The titanium suture anchor has an outside thread diameter of 5 mm and a small 2 mm core...Bio-Corkscrew™ Suture Anchor w/NeedlePunch Needles
Description:... The Bio-Corkscrews with NeedlePunch Needles are ideal for arthroscopic suture passing using the NeedlePunch instrument. The NeedlePunch Needles are preloaded on one end of each suture and housed inside the driver shaft. A...NJIT engineer poised to take stem cell research a step forward
...ouis Rizio, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports doctor at Mountainside Hospital, Montclair/Glen Ridge. Rizio, who specializes in cartilage repair and arthroscopic surgery, will design and interpret the animal models used to test the stem cell repair of cartilage. Rizio will also teach Arinzeh, and some of her st...Gene therapy converts dead bone graft to new, living tissue
...re additional technology such as light-activated gene therapy (LAGT) to site-specifically target the genes to the edge of the damaged cartilage during arthroscopic surgery, but we're looking to use the same idea of triggering the cartilage to remake itself." Schwarz's work on bone revitalization and LAGT has j...Omeros Appoints New Vice President of Clinical Development
...3 clinical program for improved joint function and pain reduction following arthroscopic surgery, OMS302 in a Phase 2 program for use in cataract surgery, and OMS20...ate, OMS103HP, is being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trials for use during arthroscopic surgery to improve postoperative joint function and reduce postoperative pa...Stemedica Announces the Appointment of Dr. Michael Bayer as Director, Medical Services
... Medicine - taking laboratory research and results and applying them in new patient treatments. World renowned for inventing an arthroscopic surgical technique for repairing rotator cuff injuries, Dr. Bayer has worked with major clinical research institutions and physicians around the world...Omeros Awarded Grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation to Evaluate Novel Parkinson's Disease Target
...rmacoSurgery(TM) clinical development programs, and its lead product candidate, OMS103HP, is being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trials for use during arthroscopic surgery to improve postoperative joint function and reduce postoperative pain. Omeros is also building a diverse pipeline of preclinical programs targ...Omeros Announces Results from a Phase 1 Study of OMS201 for Use During Urological Surgery
...harmacoSurgeryTM clinical development programs, and its lead product candidate, OMS103HP, is being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trials for use during arthroscopic surgery to improve postoperative joint function and reduce postoperative pain. Omeros is also building a diverse pipeline of preclinical programs targ...Omeros and BlueCrest Announce $20 Million Debt Facility
...armacoSurgery(TM) clinical development programs and its lead product candidate, OMS103HP, is being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trials for use during arthroscopic surgery to improve postoperative joint function and reduce postoperative pain. Omeros is also building a diverse pipeline of preclinical programs targ...Affitech and Omeros Enter Into Antibody Discovery and Development Agreement
...rmacoSurgery(TM) clinical development programs, and its lead product candidate, OMS103HP, is being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trials for use during arthroscopic surgery to improve postoperative joint function and reduce postoperative pain. Omeros is also building a diverse pipeline of preclinical programs targ...Omeros Appoints David A. Mann to its Board of Directors
...rmacoSurgery(TM) clinical development programs, and its lead product candidate, OMS103HP, is being evaluated in Phase 3 clinical trials for use during arthroscopic surgery to improve postoperative joint function and reduce postoperative pain. Omeros is also building a diverse pipeline of preclinical programs targ...Anesiva Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Update
...of Adlea in patients undergoing bunionectomy surgery. -- Anesiva initiated a Phase 2 trial with Adlea for the management of acute pain following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Total planned enrollment in this multicenter, double-blind, dose-escalation, placebo- controlled trial is 74 patients. -- ...Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Launches New, Reusable Cannula Line for Hip Arthroscopy
...sion today announced the launch of the ARTHROGARDE(TM) Hip Access Cannula, designed to prevent inadvertent damage to soft tissue that can occur during arthroscopic hip repair surgery. During arthroscopy, surgeons frequently use a cannula to create a sterile pathway to the joint. They insert specialized devices ...Anesiva Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
...rnative without the side effects of systemic opioids and other standard pain medications. There are approximately 4.5 million orthopedic surgeries and arthroscopic procedures each year in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Recent Highlights and Accomplishments Anesiva continue...