Health
Most hip and knee replacements ‘last longer than thought’
(BBC) – Eight out of 10 knee replacements and six out of 10 hip replacements last as long as 25 years, says a large study from the University of Bristol. […]
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Press Release
Automated text messages improve outcomes after joint replacement surgery
An automated text messaging system increases patient engagement with home-based exercise and promotes faster recovery after total knee or hip replacement surgery, reports a study in the January 16, 2019 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. […]
Business
Stryker’s Mako Sales Were ‘Super Impressive’ in Q4
(MD+DI) – Stryker made the market wait for more than a year after FDA approval for the full commercial launch of its Mako total knee product, prompting us to wonder, at the time, if the robot would be worth the wait. […]
Press Release
Zimmer Biomet Receives FDA Clearance for ROSA® Knee System for Robotically-Assisted Surgeries
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance of the ROSA® Knee System for robotically-assisted total knee replacement surgeries. […]
Digital Health
Self-powered sensors could increase life span of knee implants
(Binghamton University) – Assistant professor Sherry Towfighian received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to begin work on a smart implant that could drastically reduce the number of knee replacement surgeries. […]
Press Release
Rejoint Successfully Completes Mechanical Testing of YourKnee™ TKA System
Rejoint is proud to announce the successful completion of mechanical testing for the YourKnee™ EBM Cobalt Chrome 3D-Printed Knee for Total Knee Replacement. […]