The Patient-Specific Instrumentation system from Zimmer is a custom-jig system for total knee replacement. The system is compatible with the NexGen Complete Knee Solutions and the Gender Solutions Natural Knee Flex systems. Preoperative planning is performed using MRI data. The jigs are...

The Trigen Sureshot System is a computerised tracking system which facilitates the placement of the distal locking screws after intramedullary nailing using the Trigen nail.  Distal locking is a challenge which most trainees take a few cases to master, but although it may become easier with...

The Aquamantys system is a bipolar sealer which delivers radiofrequency energy and saline simultaneously to a surgical field in order to provide haemostasis or sealing across an exposed tissue or bone surface. The process heats tissues to around 100 degrees centigrade, much less than for...

The T-Ring digital tourniquet is a simple device which provides reliable haemostasis for surgery on the digits. The device comprises a brightly-coloured outer plastic ring within which is a flexible disc which itself contains a hole. This is supplied in a sterile packet and can be pushed over...

The Vanguard Complete Knee System from Biomet is a comprehensive suite of implants which include primary cruciate retaining and posterior stabilised systems (cemented and uncemented). Tibial components include the Monobloc system which has a one-piece moulded tibial tray (compare with the...