NEWS on skeletal system implants (ORTHOPAEDICS)

First 3D printed lower jaw implant in China

The first use of 3D printing technology for a lower-jaw reconstruction surgery in China was announced by Shanghai Medical Association, Dental Center at Military Hospital 411. www.3ders.org The patient, Ms. Sun, suffered from a tumor which caused serious damage to her lower jaw. She was discharged from the hospital on the...

DePuy ASR™ Hip Recall Guide

Informations about problems and recall details. In August 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics issued a voluntary recall of its ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System and DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System. Please select your country from the list below to learn more. Find information about possible symptoms, testing, treatment, and DePuy's commitment to...

Current Standard in Shoulder Replacement (2003)

Main indications for shoulder replacement are osteoarthritic joint changes due to rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease or complex proximal humerus fractures. In general shoulder endoprostheses are differentiated into constraint and non-constrained implants. Today, mostly non-constrained implants are used which are hemi-endoprostheses in most of the cases. With modern implants good...