The EZ-IO Intraosseous Infusion System is a effective hand-held intraosseous device that solves the problem of gaining intravenous access in difficult pre-hospital and resuscitation situations. References Schalk R, Schweigkofler U, Lotz G, Zacharowski K, Latasch L, Byhahn C. Efficacy of...

When is a screw not a screw? When it’s a Pogo Screw! The Pogo screw is a spring loaded screw inserted over a guide wire and which is designed to dynamically apply constant compression across an operative fracture site, encourage bone remodelling, reducing problems with screws backing out...

The removal of implants used for fracture fixation is an unpredictable process. Screws can be difficult to remove, the threads can become stripped and screws can fracture. The Screw Extraction Set from Synthes is designed to assist this process. The set contains screwdriver shafts (Hex,...

The Solapur Condylar Screw is a compression screw developed in India by Dr Shivashankar, Orthopaedic Surgeon as a modification of an ASNIS type of screw. The design of the screw allows compression from both sides with a washer, for example when fixing a tibial plateau fracture. The screw is...

This absorbable gelatin sponge is commonly used for aiding wound haemostasis during orthopaedic and other surgery but is also used extensively as an embolic agent in Interventional Radiology. The embolic effects are temporary. It is also used to plug PTC tracts to prevent bile leakage on drain...