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RTI Surgical
Map3 Cellular Allogeneic Bone Graft
This may open some
doors for surgeons
who are performing
superior capsular
reconstructions (SCRs) to
try to reverse pseudo-paralysis of the shoulder caused by large
rotator cuff tears. The company produces decellularized human
dermal allograft in a variety of sizes and thicknesses. There's
some data and some anecdotal evidence to suggest that SCRs
can help restore lost function, but that tissue thickness may be
key to success or failure. That being the case, the more options
we have, the better.
Verasense
Orthosensor
Verasense is trying to
take most of the guess-
work out of total knees,
and it hopes to have
FDA approval this sum-
mer. Instead of relying
on feel to determine whether an implanted knee is too tight or
too loose, Orthosensor's internal sensor quantifies soft tissue
tension and gives you a number. From there, you can adjust cuts
or adjust soft-tissue releases to make sure you have the desired
balance. Once you're where you want to be, the sensor comes
out and the permanent polyethylene bearing goes in.
