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Zimmer Knee Implant Cases Spur Lawsuit Against Attorneys
A lawsuit filed February 16, 2011 by Zimmer, an orthopaedic device manufacturer, against consumer justice attorneys raises some interesting questions…
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Zimmer’s Move Forward in Mobile Bearing Knee Design
Zimmer Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal care, today launched the Zimmer NexGen LPS-Flex Mobile Bearing Knee with Prolong…
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US ortho device rebound tied to jobs, confidence-CEOs
* Zimmer CEO says hip, knee rebound depends on job growth * Smith & Nephew CEO says consumer confidence is…
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Arthrosurface Performs First Biological Knee Procedure
FRANKLIN, Mass., Dec. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Arthrosurface, Inc. (www.arthrosurface.com), the developer of less-invasive joint resurfacing systems, announced that it…
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Aesculap Begins Market Evaluation of VEGA System™
Center Valley, PA (December 13, 2010) – The Aesculap VEGA System advanced knee replacement technology system was recently cleared for marketing…
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Artimplant presents data on Artelon® for cartilage repair in the knee
A laboratory study (in vitro) and an animal study, which are currently being presented at the 9th World Congress of…
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Amedica® Receives Patent for Knee Prosthesis With Monoblock Silicon Nitride Ceramic Tibial Component
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ — Amedica Corporation, a spinal and orthopaedic implant and instrument company focused on unique silicon nitride…
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Gender Bender: Do Gender Knee Implants Provide Better Outcomes?
ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A gender-specific total knee prosthesis was developed to more closely match the anatomy of the female…
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A few procedures account for most adverse events after orthopedic surgery
Ten procedures generate the greatest number of adverse events in the first 30 days after orthopedic surgery, according to University…
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Orthofix International Introduces FUSION® XT High Performance Knee Brace with New AirTech™ Innovation
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orthofix International (NASDAQ: OFIX) (the Company) announced today that its Sports Medicine Division, Breg, has launched the FUSION® XT…
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Wright Medical Group, Inc. Announces Launch of the EVOLUTION(TM) Medial-Pivot Knee System
ARLINGTON, Tenn., Jul 29, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMGI), a global orthopaedic medical device company,…
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Do “Premium” Joint Implants Add Value?
Abstract Background Numerous joint implant options of varying cost are available to the surgeon, but it is unclear whether more…
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Key-Hole Surgery for Knee Injury Doesn’t Lower Arthritis Risk
TUESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) — Arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscal cartilage injury…
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KFX Medical Receives 510(k) Approval
San Diego, CA, May 25, 2010: KFx Medical Corporation announced today it has received FDA 510k clearance for product(s) used in…
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Exactech Acquires Key Supplier, Secures Proprietary Knee Replacement Technology
GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Exactech, Inc. (EXAC 16.73, -0.62, -3.59%), a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration…
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