The Global Tissue Sparing (GTS) primary hip stem is a short uncemented hip stem intended to spare bone and possibly soft tissue. In an early series of 81 stems in 80 patients, there was one calcar fracture and no loosening at a mean of 16 months (6 to 24 months). Reference: Morales...
read full descriptionThese devices are manufactured from lactosorb resorbable copolymer which, according to the manufacturer, maintains almost all its mechanical strength throughout the healing process with degredation from 9–15 months.
read full descriptionThe Active Articulation E1 Hip System is specifically indicated for patients at risk of dislocation. According to the manufacturer, it is the only dual mobility system to use Antioxidant Infused Technology which is intended to prevent oxidative degradation of the polythene component. ...
read full descriptionThe GPS III from Biomet is a platelet concentrating device for use in a number of musculoskeletal applications including non-union and bone defects, total joint replacement, shoulder decompression and tendonosis. The system includes a floating buoy which increases the efficiency of platelet...
read full descriptionThe Signature Personalised Patient Care system is Biomet’s customised jig system for the Vanguard knee replacement. MRI or CT data are reviewed on an online planning system for final checking by the surgeon. The femoral jig positioning determines the level of the resection and the...
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