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Am J Orthop. 2007 May;36(5):278
Low-Profile Pedicle Screw System
| Scient’x USA announced the receipt of 510K clearance to market their new Isobar LP® Low Profile Pedicle Screw System. The Isobar LP® System offers a top-loading tulip-head design with an inner locking set screw to offer more space in the construct. The screws feature a self-tapping design and are available in a wide variety of diameters and lengths for thoracic, lumbar, and sacral areas. This pedicle screw system works in conjunction with the other components in the Isobar TTL system, including the EASYS Crosslink and Dynamic TTL-Rod, which provides controlled micromotion in compression, distraction, flexion, extension, and rotation. The Isobar LP Pedicle Screw System offers surgeons the option to use a smaller, lower-profile screw that, notes Scient’x, allows more space in the overall construct when used with the Dynamic TTL-Rod. To learn more, contact Scient’x USA |
| VQ OrthoCare has announced the addition of the VQ CoolCare™ cold therapy system to its product offering. VQ CoolCare’s portable design features a motorized unit that helps reduce pain and swelling by providing patients with up to 7 hours of safe and effective continuous cold therapy. Consistent temperature control throughout the cooling pad is achieved through a semi-closed loop system that allows warm water to re-circulate at a constant flow rate with cooler water. For ease of patient use, VQ CoolCare also provides a single, easy-to-operate control; lightweight, spill-resistant design; and eight-quart capacity. For more information, contact VQ OrthoCare |
Radial Head Replacement System
Wright Medical Group, Inc. announced the launch of its EVOLVE® PROLINE Radial Head System for radial head replacement. The EVOLVE® PROLINE System is the latest advance of Wright’s EVOLVE® Radial Head Prosthesis, which is used to address instability in complex elbow fractures. Wright notes that the EVOLVE® PROLINE Radial Head System builds upon the success of the EVOLVE® Radial Head Prosthesis with new in-situ assembly capability. This allows the implant to be inserted without surgical dissection of i |