The VLP Foot system from Smith and Nephew is a system of stainless steel plates for the foot and ankle, which include quarter and one-third tubular, fusion, multi-fragment and compression plates. The plates are intended for a range of indications including metatarsal fracture and osteotomies,...

The Visionaire Patient Matched Instrumentation system is Smith and Nephew’s customised jig system for knee replacement. It uses MRI and X-ray data to determine preoperatively the most appropriate alignment for an individual’s knee arthroplasty. The system is compatible with the...

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 Trigen Knee Fusion Nail is one of the Trigen series of intramedullary nails. The nail is titanium and is intended to be inserted from proximal to distal. Proximal locking is with a 5.0mm screw or two 6.4mm reconstruction bolts. The nail has a radius of curvature of 1.5 to 2.5m. It is...

The Toefit-Plus is a modular joint replacement for the first metatarsophalangeal joint intended for use in patients with hallux rigidis or other destructive conditions of the joint. The components are modular and can be used for either hemi- or total joint replacement. The total joint...

Supatrz(R) is a sterile mixture containing purified sodium hyaluronate, from chicken combs. In animal models, Supartz(R) increased the integrity of the cartilage, reduced the cell death rate and improved the overall joint morphology. It also reduced synovitis, stimulated the production of...

The SPIDER Limb Positioner is an adjustable limb positioning device which can provide measurable traction during procedures on the ankle, elbow, shoulder and knee. The device has a foot pedal which allows for repostioning within the sterile field. The device is manufactured by TENET, a wholly...

The SMF Short Modular Femoral Hip System from Smith and Nephew is an uncemented titanium stem, approximately 20% shorter than conventional stems. It has a proprietary high-friction porous (mean pore size 200 microns) coating known as Stiktite ™ and has a cobalt-chrome modular neck design....

The R3 Acetabular System from Smith and Nephew includes no-hole and mulit-hole options, constrained liners and large bearing options. The latter include XLPE, Oxinium, CoCr, and Biolox. Liners are designed to sit flush with the rim of the shell, reducing the potential for impingement. The...

The PROFIX Total Knee System from Smith and Nephew is a well-established system with long term results. It is available in cemented and cementless (Hydroxylapatite on porous coating) variants.  The FLEXCR insert is intended to accommodate up to 155 degrees of flexion with reduced...

The device has a mobile polyethylene liner which is locked onto a femoral head that articules in a metallic acetabular shell. According to Smith & Nephew, the system was designed for patients, in primary and revision cases, who are susceptible to dislocation and therefore in need of greater...

The PICO is a single use negative pressure wound therapy system from Smith and Nephew.  The device and dressing can be used for up to seven days.  Rather than use a canister, the PICO dressing move exudate away from the wound and initiates evaporation.  The dressing is...

Oxinium is the trade name for a bearing material manufactured by Smith and Nephew and available in the Journey and Genesis II knees, and Smith and Nephew hip prostheses. When combined with XLPE (Smith and Nephew's cross linked polyethylene) it is known as VERILAST technology. The material...

The NAVIO surgical system comprises a planning and navigation platform with an intelligent hand-held instrument that assists in the precise removal of material in (initially at least) unicondylar knee replacement. The navigation platform controls the speed of the burr so that it is only active...

The Journey Patello-Femoral replacement is part of the Smith and Nephew system for selective replacement of all or part of the knee. The implant is manufactured from Oxinium (oxidised zirconium) and is said to have an anatomic design, with a deepened and lateralised trochlear groove, optimised...

The Journey Deuce partial knee replacement from Smith and Nephew is a minimally invasive system designed to preserve the cruciate ligaments and the lateral compartment of an arthritic knee, whilst replacing the patello-femoral and medial compartments.  The knee was launched in 2007....

The Smith and Nephew Helicut burr is designed for use as part of the Dyonics arthroscopy system. The inner core comprises helical flutes which encourage the removal of debris.

The Genesis II Total Knee System is a cemented primary and revision knee replacement system from Smith and Nephew, implanted since the 1990s. The features of this device include a deeper and more lateralized trochlear groove than earlier designs, an externally rotated femoral component (meaning...

According to the manufacturer, the device's 360 degree actuation design enables a clinician to deploy implants in any hand position.  As well as facilitating easier implant deployment, the system has a built-in depth penetration limiter and a stiffer needle shaft for greater control.

The Smith and Nephew Endobutton CL BTB fixation system is designed for bone-patellar tendon-bone reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament.  It comes in a range of sizes from 20 to 60mm in length. The Endobutton anchors in the cortex of the femur and the graft is then tensioned and...

The Dyonics Powermax Shaver Handpiece is a power driver for the Dyonics system, shavers, burrs and drills. The device is lighter and more powerful than the standard Smith and Nephew handpiece.

The Dyonics Incisor Plus Platinum is an arthroscopic shaver for use with the Dyonics system from Smith and Nephew. It comes in 4.5 and 5.5mm sizes. Features are said to include more efficient soft tissue resection than competitors and reduced clogging and shedding. 

The DYONICS GLIDER Articular Cartilage Probe is a monopolar radiofrequency probe designed for the treatment of Grade II and III chondromalacia. It is part of the Smith and Nephew ELECTROTHERMAL ARTHROSCOPY SYSTEM and is compatible with the VULCAN generator. The effect of this device on articular...