Ascension Orthopedics Launches the TITAN(TM) Humeral Resurfacing Device World Wide

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. announced today that the TITAN(TM) humeral resurfacing device is now available to help people who suffer from debilitating shoulder disorders. Ascension received FDA approval for the TITAN(TM) in October 2006 and recently com...

Adena Shoulder Surgeon Blends Innovative Techniques with Personalized Patient Care

...e improving range of motion. This procedure requires replacing the diseased humeral head surface for high-demand patients with early stage avascular necrosis o...ility of the shoulder with minimal bone resection while preserving precious humeral bone stock for the future. The Aequalis(R) Reversed Shoulder Replace...

Rochester Shoulder Surgeon Blends Innovative Techniques with Personalized Patient Care

...e improving range of motion. This procedure requires replacing the diseased humeral head surface for high-demand patients with early stage avascular necrosis o...ility of the shoulder with minimal bone resection while preserving precious humeral bone stock for the future. The Aequalis(R) Reversed Shoulder Rep...

Orthopedic Surgeons Weigh in on Pool Safety

...looding. Never enter waves head first. Avoid body surfing, as this activity results in many cervical spine injuries, shoulder dislocations and humeral fractures. Safety rules for diving boards include: Only one person at a time on the board. Dive only off the end of the board. W...

Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Launches the FOOTPRINT PK Suture Anchor for Shoulder Repair

... transosseous tunnel repairs, which are still done today in some medical practices. During this procedure, the surgeon drills bone tunnels through the humeral head and laces suture through them. Smith & Nephew Endoscopy's FOOTPRINT PK Suture Anchor delivers a Transosseous Equivalent (TOE) repair without the ...

Humeral in Medical Products

Extended Length Humeral Splint

Description: Controls humeral segments through soft tissue compression while allowing for full range of elbow motion...
Company:Corflex, Inc.

T2™ Humeral Nailing System

Description: The T2™ Humeral Nailing System is one of the first humeral nailing systems to offer an option for either an antegrade or a retrograde approach to repair fractures of the humerus. Stryker Orthopaedics Trauma has now created a new generation locking nail system, bringing together all the cap...
Company:Stryker Corporation

Retrograde® Humeral Nail System

Description: The Retrograde Humeral Nail enables fixation of humeral shaft fractures while avoiding postoperative shoulder symptoms that may be associated with antegrade nailing. In addition, the system enables proximal and distal interlocking using a nail-mounted targeting device. This device is used for po...
Company:Biomet Orthopedics, Inc

AIM Titanium Humeral Nail System

Description: The efficacy of treating upper extremity fractures with intramedullary nailing has been documented in many studies. Intramedullary nailing using the AIM Titanium Humeral Nail System offers the benefits of anatomic alignment, rigid fixation with limited soft tissue dissection and early rehabi...
Company:DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

Uniflex Humeral Nail System

Description: The Uniflex Humeral Nail System has been designed to treat certain difficult humerus fractures in which noninvasive treatments have historically failed to give predictable results. It provides a unique blend of strength and flexibility. Ideally suited for intramedullary fixation, the yield s...
Company:Biomet Orthopedics, Inc

Corkscrew™ II Suture Anchor

Description:...rew Starter Awl is available should the surgeon encounter very hard bone and subsequent difficulties starting the anchor in indications other than the humeral head. This Awl requires a handle such as the Tear Drop Handle or the Ratcheting Screwdriver Handle. A Reusable Corkscrew Handle is available for surge...
Company:Arthrex

Corkscrew™ Suture Anchor

Description:...rew Starter Awl is available should the surgeon encounter very hard bone and subsequent difficulties starting the anchor in indications other than the humeral head. This Awl requires a handle such as the Tear Drop Handle (AR-2001) or the Ratcheting Screwdriver Handle (AR-1999). A Reusable Corkscrew Handle is...
Company:Arthrex

Humeral Fracture Orthosis (over-the-shoulder)

Description:...icated orthosis is designed for the management of mid-shaft to distal third humeral diaphyseal fractures. The lightweight anatomical design achieves total contact circumferential soft tissue compression for optimal control of humeral segments while allowing range-of- motion of both shoulder and elbow joints....
Company:Sky Medical, Inc.

Humeral Stabilizing System (HSS)

Description:... The humeral Stabilizing System is a terrific option for immobilization of stable humeral fractures, stablesupracondular fractures, and biceps/triceps repairs....
Company:DJO Incorporated

Humeral Fracture Orthosis (standard cuff model)

Description:...icated orthosis is designed for the management of mid-shaft to distal third humeral diaphyseal fractures. The lightweight anatomical design achieves total contact circumferential soft tissue compression for optimal control of humeral segments while allowing full range-of-motion of both the shoulder and elbow...
Company:Sky Medical, Inc.

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Humeral in Biological News

Burrowing mammals dig for a living, but how do they do that?

... time these skeletal changes occurred. In her talk, Hopkins briefly described known methods of burrowing, including scratch, head-lift, incisor and humeral rotation. Humans digging something out of sand with their hands is an example of scratch digging. The other methods are difficult or impossible for hu...

Humeral in Biological Dictionary

Tendon

... games. achilles tendon ... a strong cord joining a muscle to a bone etc He has damaged a tendon in his leg. ... hamstring tendon . lateral humeral epicondylitis ... Achilles tendon injuries can quickly become chronic. ... This tendon is named after Achilles, who according to myth, was prot...