What Are the Different Types of K-Wires
K-wires are used for fixation of bone fragments of epi-/metaphyseal fractures, fractures of small bones, but also for reduction of fragments in multifragmental fractures to achieve stable fixation. History of K-wire In 1909, Martin Kirschner introduced the Kirschner wire (K-wire), initially used for skeletal traction but now serving various purposes. Its development was influenced by […]
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FDA Clearance for Limb Lengthening Intramedullary Nail System
Orthofix has got FDA clearance for its Fitbone™ Transport and Lengthening System.This medical device is designed to address large bone defects in the femur and tibia resulting from trauma, infection or malignant conditions, through a single surgical procedure. The Fitbone intramedullary lengthening nail, acquired from Wittenstein SE in March 2020, is a fully implantable system for correcting leg […]
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KIHE 2024 with CareFix
The KIHE (Kazakhstan International Healthcare Exhibition) is a prominent trade fair in the healthcare sector, held annually at the Atakent Exhibition Centre in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city. Established in 1993, the KIHE fair has since become an important healthcare industry gathering in Central Asia,and annually brings together doctors of various specialties, pharmacists, representatives of government and […]
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Extra-Osseous Talotarsal Stabilization(EOTTS) on Flat Foot Correction
Primary Indication of Extra-Osseous Talotarsal Joint Stabilization (EOTTS) Extra-Osseous Talotarsal Joint Stabilization (EOTTS) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves the insertion of an internal fixation device, stent, into the sinus tarsi. The goal of this stent is to realign and stabilize hindfoot, while still allowing a normal joint range of motion. There is […]
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Transverse Tibial Bone Transport in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer(DFU)
Diyabetik ayak ülserleri nedir? A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes, and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, six percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication.Diabetes is […]
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Treatment of the Congenital Talipes Equinovarus With CareFix Ilizanov Fixator
Recognize Congenital Talipes Equinovarus A clubfoot, or the Congenital Talipes Equinovarus, is one of the most common congenital orthopedic deformities, occurs in different severity, around half of the feet are rigid and do not reveal full correction with conservative management. In developing countries, clubfoot is a significant problem and leads to an unpredictable outcome due to […]
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Titanium VS Stainless Steel Orthopedical Implant
In 1900s the new corrosion–resistant material for implants was introduced in surgery – stainless steel (SS). In the beginning, SS 18–8 alloy was unsuccessfully prone to corrosion. Finally, SS 316 alloy managed to decrease the corrosion rate due to reduced carbon content. Th e development of technologies and engineering was continued. New metal – titanium […]
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Telescopic lntramedullary Nail and Operation Technique
What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)? Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic or heritable disease in which bones fracture (break) easily, often with no obvious cause or minimal injury. OI is also known as brittle bone disease, and the symptoms can range from mild with only a few fractures to severe with many medical complications. Telescopic […]
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Q3 earnings report 2023
Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street’s expectations, and lifted its full-year guidance as sales in the company’s pharmaceutical and medical devices businesses surged.It marks J&J’s first quarterly results since it completed the separation from its consumer health spinoff Kenvue in August, the company’s biggest shake-up in its […]
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88th CMEF in Shenzhen with CareFix
The 88th CMEF will be held in BaoAn District,Shenzhen,China from Oct 28th-31th. According to incomplete statistics, as of May 2022, Shenzhen has over 1,300 medical device companies with an industrial production value exceeding 80 billion yuan. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2010 ile 2019 was 12.7%, more than double the national average. CareFix is […]
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