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Transcondylar And Tibial Fixation With Bilok Absorbable PLLA-ßTCP Screws In ACL Reconstruction With BPTB
Authors: A. Tucciarone, A. Scarchilli, G. Bollea, R. Fabbrini, M. D Erme,
F. Campodonico, W. Mastantuono
Introduction
The aim of this study was to investigate, with diagnostic techniques (MRI, CT, X-Ray), the evolution of Femoral Transcondylar (Fig 1) and Tibial Interference (Fig 2) fixation with Bilok PLLA-ßTCP (75%-25%) screws (Figures 3 & 4) in arthroscopic ACL reconstructions.
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Since April 2000, 203 patients with ACL injuries have been treated, by the team in ICOT (Istituto Chirurgico Ortopedico Traumatologico, Latina, Italy), with Transcondylar fixation of BPTB autograft with PLLA-ßTCP screws. This method offers several advantages:
- Increased cancellous bone block apposition
- No tendon autograft damage
- No intra-articular hardware
- No screw divergence
Twenty one patients (17 men and 4 women), who underwent ACL reconstructions with BPTB have been evaluated at 6, 12 and 24 months with MRI studies: Sagittal and Coronal TSET2 (weight bearing) and Axial SE T1 (weight bearing), CT Scans (close up 3mm) and X-Ray in AP and LL and Rosemberg projection. (Figs 5, 6 & 7)
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In one of the 203 patients, a segment of the transcondylar screw was removed at 4 months as the patient was complaining of pain at the point of insertion, due to incomplete insertion of the screw beneath the lateral cortical surface. Histological examination of the explanted screw with the surrounding bone tissue was undertaken. (Figs 8, 9 & 10)
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Results
The study group has been classified in the following groups:
- 11 Patients: No visible modification of the screw structure, however, there was mature and thick osteointegrated bone.
- 8 patients: aplastic resorption of the screw has been observed, mainly in the femur, with diameter reduction and good osteointegration.
- Two patients: initial signs of screw resorption.
In all of the reviewed patients, the graft closely resembled the physiological ACL. A medium widening of 0.2mm in the tibial tunnel was also noted, although no clinical symptoms were reported. The histological examination of the explanted screw showed neoapposition of bone tissue around the implant. (Figs 9 & 10)
Conclusions
The Bilok PLLA-ßTCP screw, when used as a transcondylar fixation device in ACL reconstruction with BPTB, gives a reliable method of proximal fixation with several technical advantages.
The longitudinal study using diagnostic imaging and the in vivo results suggest that osteointegration occurs, without fibrous encapsulation. This is further supported by histological evidence from an explanted section of screw and bone, which shows neoapposition of screw and bone with no evidence of inflammatory reaction or encapsulation of the screw.
Study Of Cell viability following chondral debridement with the paragon™ arthrowand®
Author: D. Amiel, C. Robertson
Introduction
Symptomatic chondral defects are commonly treated using an arthroscopic shaver or electrosurgery debridement procedure. Past research has indicated that radiofrequency-based techniques may be superior to the mechanical shaver for this application; they have been shown to be associated with better quality postoperative surface1 and clinical outcomes.2
Nevertheless, proper use of radiofrequency-based techniques requires understanding of some important concepts. It is well known that inappropriate application is associated with excessive cell death,3;4 most likely a result of critically elevated thermal stress.5;6 Thus, careful control of tissue temperature during the debridement procedure is crucial for maintaining optimal chondral tissue health.
Previous research showed that exceeding a critical temperature threshold has adverse effects on chondrocyte viability.5-7 When a source of energy (e.g. mechanical, light, electrical and plasma) is used, a large amount of the energy is dissipated through heat. Two principal factors affect tissue temperature: these include the amount of power of the energy source and the exposure mode.
Exposure mode is mainly dependent on the distance to the source and time of exposure; it is most commonly a result of operator-directed actions. These comprise primarily of the distance maintained between the device tip and tissue surface, device speed used during energy delivery, and in situ fluid flow rate. The power of the source is determined by hardware configuration and is essentially designed into the system.
The Paragon" ArthroWand®, intended for use in chondral debridement, is designed to provide more precise control of energy delivery, and hence tissue temperature, than other commercially available devices. Its unique features include very low power dissipation and a recessed electrode design, limiting tissue distance to the active electrode to no less than 100 mm.
By increasing the distance between the radiofrequency electrode and tissue, temperature is reduced significantly. Kaplan and colleagues recently reported that temperature is reduced to biological levels (31ºC–37ºC) with even a fine 2mm gap.7 The recessed electrode design of the Paragon ArthroWand was developed to provide the operator more control over maintaining safe tissue temperatures during chondral debridement.
The Paragon ArthroWand, like other devices from the ArthroCare® Corporation technology platform, is capable of performing either thermal-type treatment (thermal mode) or fine tissue removal (Coblation® mode), depending on the required medical application. In tissue removal mode, the technology functions via a controlled plasma-mediated process8;9 called Coblation.
Coblation uses a radiofrequency field to excite the electrolytes in a conductive medium, such as saline solution, to create a precisely focused plasma. In biological tissues, energized particles in the plasma have sufficient energy to break molecular bonds in nearby cells, excising or dissolving tissue at relatively low temperatures (40 to 70ºC), thereby preserving the integrity of surrounding healthy tissue. Coblation is not a heat-driven process. Previous research and bench study indicate that power dissipation and temperature at the tissue level are substantially lower in Coblation mode than thermal mode for the Paragon ArthroWand (Fig.2).
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Figure 2a.Power and temperature curves for the Paragon ArthroWand® demonstrate that higher power dissipation and higher temperature is associated with lower controller settings, or thermal mode, and lower power and temperature is associated with higher controlller settings, or Coblation mode. |
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The aim of our study was to characterise chondral tissue health after in situ debridement using the Paragon ArthroWand. Chondrocyte viability was evaluated by using confocal microscopy and metabolic activity, two independent measures of establishing cell viability in chondral tissue.
In vitro bovine tissue debrided with the Paragon ArthroWand at three different radiofrequency controller settings was assessed.
Methods
Study Sample
- Young bovine distal femoral articular cartilage
- All specimens were Grade I cartilage without lesion
Debridement Procedure
- Simulated arthroscopic conditions – cartilage surface was completely submerged into a 27°C normal saline bath
- Cartilage samples received debridement (at radiofrequency controller setting 2, 5, or 8) according to a predetermined random assignment schedule
- The Paragon ArthroWand was directed over the cartilage in linear, brush-like strokes, at a speed of 2.5 to 3.0 mm/sec, to create a 1 cm x 1 cm lesion
Preparation for Viability Analyses
- A 1 cm x 2 cm section containing the lesion was removed from the cartilage specimen
- In each case, control pieces were also collected
- Cartilage sections were visually inspected and photographed
- Sections were submerged in serum free media until analyses were performed to minimise spontaneous cell death
Analyses of Cellular Viability
Study of chondrocyte viability was conducted using confocal microscopy to determine depth of cell death and radioactive sulfate (35SO4) uptake to assess specimen metabolic activity. Each cartilage section containing the lesion was halved; one half was assigned to confocal microscopy and the other half was assigned to 35SO4 uptake assessment.
Confocal Microscopy
- Half-sections were sliced in -1 mm coronal sections
- Slices were placed into a solution containing 2’, 7’– Bis(2-carboxyethyl)-5 (6)carboxyfluorescein, acetoxymethylester (BCECF-AM) and propidium iodide (PI)
- Cartilage specimens were incubated in a media/BCECF-AM/PI solution for approximately 40 minutes at 37°C
- The specimens were removed and viewed with a Zeiss LSM510 Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope equipped with a krypton and argon laser (Carl Zeiss, Inc., Thornwood, New York)
- Multiple areas of each stained specimen were analysed for depth of cell death within 4 hours of debridement
Red – Green Stain to Determine Depth of Cell Death
- BCECF-AM is a fluorescein derivative that is metabolised by nonspecific esterases in the living cell membrane—it yields a green fluorescent product when viewed under a confocal microscope
- Green stained cells are considered viable
- Conversely, PI is a DNA binding dye that is excluded by intact cell membranes, and thus only penetrates non-viable cells or cells with damaged membranes
- When observed under confocal microscopy, PI stained cells appear red
35SO4 Uptake
- Half-sections were minced into small pieces
- These were placed into individual containers and incubated in tissue culture media containing 5 micro Ci/ml of 35SO4 for 48 hours at 37°C
- After incubation, tissue samples were washed with distilled water to remove unincorporated 35SO4
- The hydrolysate was analyzed in a liquid scintillation spectrometer for quantification of 35SO4 incorporation
- To determine metabolic activity, proteoglycan synthesis was quantified by assessing the amount of 35SO4 incorporation occurring in the sample tissue
Findings
Gross Inspection
All lesions were readily identifiable - they were clean and demonstrated no evidence of charring (Fig. 3).
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Chondral debridement with the Paragon ArthroWand® demonstrated a smooth and clean treatment area. Controller settings 5 (top) and 8 (bottom). |
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All control samples demonstrated a fine layer of dead cells on the chondral surface (Fig. 4). As controller setting was increased, the layer of superficial cell death surrounding debridement sites became progressively thinner (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6).
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Mean (±range) depth of cell death in bovine cartilage samples treated with the Paragon ArthroWand® measured using confocal microscopy. Maximum depth of cell death in samples treated with controller settings 5 and 8 was less than 200 microns.� |
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Confocal microscopy for representative ovine samples treated with the Paragon ArthroWand demonstrated a response effect related to mode of operation. Depth of cell death was deeper with thermal mode (setting 2) than plasma mode (setting 8). |
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35SO4 Uptake
Metabolic activity was diminished in chondral samples receiving debride-ment using controller setting 2 compared to control samples but did not differ significantly (Fig. 7). Metabolic activity in samples receiving debridement under controller setting 5 or 8 had similar average values and variability between samples compared to controls.
Summary of Findings
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Mean (±standard deviation) 35SO4 uptake in bovine cartilage samples treated with the Paragon ArthroWand®. Samples treated with controller settings 5 and 8 demonstrated similar metabolic activity to control samples. The samples treated with controller setting 2 were slightly depressed. On average, they were 87% the value of control samples. |
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- Lesions were readily detected after debridement but there was no evidence of charring on any specimen.
- Compared to control specimens, depth of cell death was increased in samples receiving debridement.
- Depth of cell death was related to controller setting.
- Metabolic activity in debrided samples did not differ significantly from control specimens.
- Controller setting 8 appeared to maximise maintenance of chondrocyte viability compared to other tested settings.
Discussion
Plasma mediated devices are designed to function under thermal (electrosurgical), plasma (fine tissue removal), or mixed mode, depending on the intended medical application. Thermal, or non-plasma, mode is used for applications such as capsulorrhaphy or treatment of soft palate or nasal tissues where regional direct heating of tissue is desired; plasma mode is used for performing procedures that require fine tissue removal with minimal power dissipation, like tonsillectomy, herniated disc decompression, and chondral tissue debridement. The results of our in vitro study provided biological evidence supporting research and development bench study of the Paragon ArthroWand.
Chondrocyte death was deepest with the thermal (non-plasma) setting (controller setting 2) and less with the Coblation (plasma) settings (controller settings 5 and 8). Our in vitro findings were expected based on the bench study model and knowledge of how electrosurgery modes perform in tissue applications.
The mode of operation is determined by the geometry and intensity of the electrical field, which itself is modulated by voltage (i.e. controller setting) and electrode configuration. For the Paragon ArthroWand, transition between non-plasma and Coblation mode usually occurs between 125 and 175 V-RMS (see Fig. 2). Peak power dissipation is achieved just before the transition phase and is associated with higher tissue temperature. At low voltage settings (non-plasma mode) tissue temperature is greatest with relatively higher power dissipation. In Coblation mode, increased ablation rate, manifested by increased excavation, is brought about by creation of a more potent plasma field. This is a result of the increased electrical field incurred by higher voltage; a more potent plasma field is associated with decreased power dissipation.
Our study agrees with previous studies demonstrating association between depth of cell death and radiofrequency controller setting (voltage).4 Under the thermal setting, average depth of cell death was between 300 and 400 mm. With Coblation settings, it was less than 200 mm. Mechanical tissue removal has been reported to result in a similar necrotic border (>100 mm) in articular cartilage.10
Measurement of proteoglycan synthesis concurred with confocal microscopy results. Metabolic activity was lower in specimens receiving thermal mode treatment, although on average, it remained at 87% that of control specimens. Thus, this study indicated that adjacent chondrocyte viability following localised debridement with the Paragon ArthroWand was minimally affected, particularly with Coblation mode controller settings.
Conclusion
Chondral debridement with the Paragon ArthroWand, regardless of the controller setting used, resulted in observable chondral sculpting, with no evidence of charring. The Paragon ArthroWand provided clean debridement while minimising risk of thermal stress to articular cartilage. This study demonstrated that the optimal controller settings for chondral debridement with the Paragon ArthroWand are from 5 to 8.
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A Special Thanks To Arthrocare
© 2004 ArthroCare Corporation. ArthroCare, Coblation, Paragon and ArthroWand are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
ArthroCare Corporation.
BOA Preview
Annual Congress 2004
15-17 September
Manchester International Convention Centre and G-Mex
British Orthopaedic Association
Annual Congress 2004
15-17 September
Manchester International Convention Centre and G-Mex
This year’s Annual Congress is almost upon us once again, this time to be held in the impressive surroundings of the Manchester International Convention Centre. If you are planning on attending the congress then make sure you have registered, which can be done by downloading the registration form from www.boa.ac.uk/BOAhome.
Once again, BOA has arranged a social event and, as has become the norm, it is co-sponsored by OPN and the event organisers Event Presentations. The Opening Reception is being held on Wednesday 15th September in the foyer of the G-Mex Centre, beginning at 6pm. This is an informal reception, with an informal dress code - as usual it provides an opportunity to wind down and meet in a rather more relaxed atmosphere.
The reception is open to both delegates and exhibitors. Tickets need to be pre-ordered from Janet Mills on 02392 570888 or email event.presentations@virgin.net and cost a reasonable £20. We all look forward to seeing you there.
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Stand No: 7
Advanced Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Contact: Aled Hughes
Address: Stafford Court, Washway Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7PE
Our medical sales division prides itself on providing and ethical and professional recruitment service for candidates and companies. We have vacancies for nurses, graduates, experienced sales executives and managers with companies involved with a range of medical products. Our infrastructure allows us to deal with clients, both large and small, throughout the UK.
Visit our stand and we will get the search under way immediately.
Stand No: 47
Aircast Limited Partnership
Contact: Catherine Hobbs,
Address: Brant House, Stragglethorpe, LN5 0QZ
Web: www.aircast.com
Aircast the pioneers of functional Management for foot and lower leg injuries has re-launched their SP Walker and have focused on its low rocker sole to promote improved mobility while the generous foot base has ample room for dressings. For a FREE trial visit us at Stand 47.
Stand No: 112
AMTEC Medical Ltd
Contact: Aisling Taggart
Address: Centre 6, Technology Park, Belfast Road, Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT
Stand No: 23
AOUK
Contact: Anthony T. Cross
Address: The Old Vicarage, Tudhoe Village, Spennymoor, DL16 6JY
Web: www.aouk.org
AOUK is a charitable organisation which is dedicated to improving the treatment of patients with trauma and disorders of the musculo-skeletal system through research, development, evaluation, education and quality assurance. Its activities are guided by the principles and philosophies of the AO group worldwide.
Stand No: 62
ApaTech Ltd
Contact: Paul Moseley
Address: Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS
Web: www.apatech.com
ApaTech’s technology is based on research from the Universities of London and Cambridge, in the field of synthetic bone graft substitutes. ApaPore® is phase-pure hydroxyapatite with unique control of macroporosity, microporosity, and interconnectivity. ApaPore is disease free, and readily available providing a cost-effective bone graft.
Stand No: 58
Arthrex Ltd
Contact: Gary Tuck
Address: Unit 16 President Building, Savile St East, Sheffield, S4 7UQ
Web: www.arthrex.com
Product innovation in arthroscopic surgery is the heart and soul of Arthrex. We have developed over 1000 products for arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Our goal is to make technically demanding surgical procedures easier safer and reproducible.
Stand No: 37
Arthrocare Atlantech Ltd
Contact: Nick Woods
Address: 38 Freemans Way, Harrogate Business Park, Harrogate, HG3 1DH
Web: www.atlantech-md.co.uk
Arthrocare Atlantech offer a comprehensive range of solutions for Sports Medicine procedures for knee, shoulder, hip and small joint.
The combination of pioneering Coblation ArthroWands with innovative instrumentation and visualisation ranges, allows Arthrocare Atlantech to offer the best product for each procedure, patient and practitioner.
The Bilok range of screws perfectly demonstrates this with versions available for suspension and interference techniques with either hamstring or BPTB autografts.
With the longest history of use of any composite screw and several independent studies showing osteointegration, we’re confident that Bilok users will always “keep their knees in front.”
Stand No: 56
Athrodax Healthcare International Ltd
Contact: Paul Wirth
Address: Hawthorn Business Park, Drybrook, GL17 9HP
Web: www.athrodax.co.uk
The Athrodax/Komet stand will display Komet Medical’s comprehensive range of precision made quality rotary instruments and saw blades for the most commonly used power systems. There will be a range of Newdeal foot surgery products including instruments and implants.
Stand No: 82
Aventis Pharma Ltd
Contact: Diane Lowe
Address: Aventis House, 50 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling, Maidstone, Kent, ME19 4AH
Stand No: 35
B Braun Medical Ltd
Contact: Rozey Christian
Address: Thorncliffe Park, Sheffield, S35 2PW
Web: www.bbraun.co.uk
B.Braun Medical Ltd will be exhibiting products from our comprehensive range, including implants and systems from our spinal technology programme.
In addition to our joint replacement product range, there will be an extensive range of power tools, trauma implants and our state of the art computer navigation system.
Stand No: 94
Biocomposites Ltd
Contact: Mr Steve Bratt
Address: Etruscan Street, Etruria, Stoke-On-Trent, ST1 5PQ
Web: www.biocomposites.com
Biocomposites engineers synthetic, calcium based, composite surgical implants including a range of devices which are absorbed by the bodies tissues, whilst regenerating new bone.
Our experts will be available to discuss our family of products, including Little GrafterTM and Genex®.
Stand No: 2
Biomet UK Ltd
Contact: Kevin Morgan
Address: Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend, South Wales, CF31 3XA
Biomet is pleased to present the rapid recovery programme, which involves techniques and protocols for reduced stay surgery and faster rehabilitation of patients. Also featured will be a range of new and innovative products that can form part of the rapid recovery programme.
Stand No: 64
Blackwell’s Exhibitions
Contact: Ms Millie-Ann van Niekerk
Address: Beaver House, Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, OX1 2ET
Web: www.blackwells.co.uk/exhibitions
Blackwell's Exhibitions, formerly Granta Book Exhibitions, provide a comprehensive range of appropriate texts at medical conferences, along with a mail order service and information on the latest titles available. Speak to our representative at the stand, or contact the office for more information about our services.
Stand No: 71
Bluespier International
Contact: Susan Williams
Address: Woodend House, Grafton, Flyford, Worcs, WR7 4PH
Web: www.bluespier.com
Bluespier offers you, the clinician, an effective system for capturing every aspect of clinical data that is important to you whether it be for audit, research or merely improving the quality of information recorded and the way it is presented.
Stand No: 73
Bolton Surgical Ltd
Contact: Mr Peter Bolton
Address: Unit 3 Nutwood Trading Estate, Limestone Cottage Lane, Sheffield, S6 1NJ
Web: www.boltons.co.uk
Bolton Surgical Ltd – for the highest standard of surgical instrument and manufacturing and refurbishment. With over 80 years experience Bolton Surgical have a well established and comprehensive Orthopaedic range. Bolton also has the capacity to manufacture bespoke instruments, catering to any individual need.
Stand No: 25
BOTA
Contact: Phil Sheard
Address: 73 Greenwhich Way, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 3YR
Stand No: 31
BrainLAB UK Limited
Contact: Ian Finch
Address: Regus House, 1010 Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB3 6DP
Web: www.brainlab.com
At BrainLAB we make innovative software for the full spectrum of orthopaedic surgical procedures. Over 1000 hospitals in 50 countries worldwide rely upon BrainLAB’s IGS technology to help them provide a higher standard of care for their patients and set themselves apart as health care leaders.
Stand No: 50
CH Medical Ltd
Contact: Chris Harrod
Address: 8 Oak Tree Place, Matford Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8WA
Web: www.chmedical.com
CHM are exhibiting the full range of minimum contact Mennen Plates which offer biological fracture fixation in the upper and lower limb. Designed for biological fracture fixation Mennen Plates are particularly suitable for osteoporotic bone and for elderly patients.
Stand No: 83
CNP Medical
Contact: Mr Colin N Payne
Address: 19 Birchwood Road, Wilmington, DA2 7HF
C.N.P Medical will have on their stand a headlight system along with state of the art arthroscopic instrumentation that includes a unique Grasper Cutter. Also on display will be a completely enclosed post-operative Autologous Blood Collection and Re-infusion System.
Stand No: 67
Corin Group Plc
Contact: Mr Bob Atwill
Address: The Corinium Centre, Cirencester, GL7 1YJ
Web: www.coringroup.com
Corin Group will feature displays showing a wide range of hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, spinal and trauma products, including:
- Cormet Hip Resurfacing, with dysplasia cup and new small incision instrumentation
- Optimom large diameter THR system
- Rotaglide+ mobile bearing knee system
- AMC Uniglide
- OSG ankle
- Trinity2 polyaxial pedicle screw system
- Oxford Shoulder
- CAPPA surgical navigation system for Hip Resurfacing and knee replacement
www.coringroup.com
www.resurfacingofthehip.com
www.cormetcom
Stand No: 79
De Soutter Medical Ltd
Contact: Ken Allen
Address: River Park, Billet Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 1HL
Web: www.de-soutter.com
De Soutter Medical has been in existence for 14 years and in that time we have developed a large range of surgical power tools, which have been well accepted in UK Hospitals. We have concentrated our design on tools that are ergonomic, lightweight, powerful and machine washable. We believe that any product is only as good as the after sales service which supports it. Therefore we will continue to strive in providing a support service which is second to non. All of the products are exhibited on Stand 79.
Stand No: 65
DePuy International Ltd Contact: Ms Jill Pearson
Address: St Anthony’s Road, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 8DT
Web: www.jnjgateway.com
DePuy UK will be showing for the first time, the new and exciting DePuy ASR‘ System (Articular Surface Replacement). The DePuy ASR‘ System is indicated for partial or total articular surface replacement of the hip in patients with severe pain and disability.
In addition, the Ci‘ System for Computer Assisted Surgery will be shown in conjunction with the very latest MITKR Instrumentation designed with the surgeon in mind, it offers unrivalled benefits that deliver superior surgical outcomes, both in terms of performance and longevity.
Stand No: 76
dj Orthopaedics UK Ltd
Contact: Tina O’Shaughnessy
Address: 8 The Pines Business Park, Broad Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3BA
dj Orthopaedics is pleased to present the Nextep Contour with Air. A walker boot with full wrap around shell, cushioned non-slip rocker sole, washable brushed nylon foam liner with medial/lateral air cell system for easy equal inflation. STAND 76
Stand No: 53
Doncasters Medical Technologies
Contact: Phill Broadhead
Address: Parkway Close, Parkway Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S9 4WH
Stand No: 14
Endo Plus (UK) Ltd
Contact: Malcolm Pearson
Address: Barbury House, Stonehill Green, Welton Road, Swindon, SN5 7HB
Web: www.endoplus.co.uk
Offering extensive orthopaedic implants for hip, knee and small joints; a wide range of additional orthopaedic solutions including orthobiologics; advanced navigation equipment; minimally invasive instrumentation for any surgical approach; experienced personnel and dedicated education and training facilities, Endo Plus® has grown to become a major player within UK orthopaedics. This position is now further enhanced following a unique collaboration with Corin to provide an unrivalled option for large head cementless hip arthroplasty. For more information, please visit our stands.
Stand No: 207
European Orthopaedic Product News
Contact: Debbie Hall
Address: 14 Raglan Street, Harrogate, HG1 1LE
Web: www.opnews.com
Come and meet the friendly staff of Europe’s leading Orthopaedic magazine.
If you’re interested in writing an article, have some exciting news or even want to book advertising (!), just come and see us!
Stand No: 1
Eurosurgical Ltd
Contact: Peter Parker
Address: Merrow Business Centre, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7WA
Web: www.eurosurgical.co.uk
Stand No: 70
Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd
Contact: Derek Cooper
Address: 13 Mole Business Park, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0BA
Web: www.finsbury.org
Finsbury continues its tradition of setting the standards in MOM technology with the introduction of the Adept® Hip System. This new product group compliments the current implants range which includes the DBK Mobile Knee, and the MRK Medial Rotation Knee.
Stand No: 42
Genzyme Biosurgery
Contact: Louise Raeside
Address: 4620 Kingsgate, Cascade Way, Oxford Business Park South, Oxford, OX4 2SU
Stand No: 86
Hand Innovations Inc
Contact: Daniel Alonso
Address: 8905 SW 87th Ave #220, Miami, Florida, 33176
Stand No: 107
Heritage Medical Ltd
Contact: Lynn Heritage
Address: Unit 22 Heads of Valley’s Industrial Estate, Rhymney, Tredegar, Gwent, NP22 5RL
Web: www.heritagemed.co.uk
Specialists in solutions for hand & foot surgery. We are launching Memometal Heat Sensitive Staples, which are activated by uni-polar diathermy. We will also be showing the latest products from PPI, leaders in support technology.
Stand No: 44
Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd
Contact: Karen Milton
Address: 310-312 Dallow Road, Luton, Beds, LU1 1TD
Stand No: 32
Instron Corporation
Contact: Julie-Anne Gyton
Address: Coronation Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 3SY
Web: www.instron.com
Working closely with engineers, researchers and specialists around the world, Instron® has developed a wealth of testing expertise within the biomedical field.
This allows Instron to better understand testing applications and standards, and to evaluate the suitability of equipment to meet future testing needs. Instron has engineered the BiopulsTM range of specialized fixtures and testing systems to be the most advanced solution for biomaterial, orthopaedic, medical device, and dental testing. For more information, visit us at stand number 32 or go to our website: www.instron.com
Stand No: 49
Intavent Orthofix Limited Contact: Tina O’Brien
Address: Burney Court, Cordwallis Park, Maidenhead, SL6 7BZ
Web: www.orthofix.com
Orthofix, a diversified orthopaedic company, offers a broad-line of minimally-invasive surgical and non-surgical products in the Spine, Reconstruction and Trauma markets that addresses the lifelong bone and joint health needs of patients, making possible a more active and mobile lifestyle. Visit stand 49.
Stand No: 18
International Orthopaedics Ltd
Contact: Bob Parsons
Address: The Old Granary, Astwood Lane, Hanbury, Bromsgrove, Worcs, B60 4BL
Web: www.iconhip.com
International Orthopaedics Ltd supplies the Icon Hip, a third generation metal on metal Hip Resurfacing Prosthesis manufactured in Germany to the highest standards. With more than 10 years experience in design development manufacture and marketing of such devices we are confident we have a technically excellent and competitive product to satisfy the needs of surgeons and patients and healthcare providers alike.
Stand No: 105
Joint Replacement Instrumentation Ltd
Contact: Customer Services
Address: 8 Broadstone Place, London, W1U 7EP
Web: www.jri-ltd.co.uk
JRI, sole manufacturers of the Furlong® Supravit® Coated Total Hip Replacement, invite you to visit their stand at this year’s BOA.
On display will be the Supravit® Coated range of implants, as well as TKR navigation and Small Incision options for the Furlong® H-A.C. THR instrumentation. Supravit®, JRI’s proprietary coating, which has nineteen years of outstanding clinical success, is unsurpassed in the orthopaedic community. It offers many physiological solutions for both hip and knee arthroplasty.
Visit our stand to find out what our future holds, learn about exciting new developments, or just join us for a coffee and a chat.
Stand No: 72
KeyMed
Contact: John Crooks
Address: Keymed House, Stock Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 5QH
Web: www.keymed.co.uk
KeyMed welcomes you to the BOA 2004 and invites you to visit their stand (72), where the very latest, fully autoclavable imaging equipment will be on display, including the all new SP-1 camera. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to further explore!
Stand No: 92
Lanmark
Contact: Elizabeth Beckmann
Address: PO Box 317, Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 2LR
Web: www.ds.dial.pipex/lanmark
Stand No: 96
Lindare Medical
Contact: Michael Kyne
Address: Romney House, The Lees, Challock, Kent, TN25 4DE
Lindare Medical is a Kent based supplier of spinal implants and bone growth enhancing, dose specific, DBM and synthetic products. These Products are MHRA cleared for sale in the UK, and we have the widest range of any of these type of products from 100% bone, to 70% to 40% which includes bone chippings, giving a kick start to bone growth. We also have an extremely new and interesting concept in Power Tools. Please come and talk to us on Stand 96.
Stand No: 21
Linvatec UK Ltd
Contact: Angela Jones
Address: 73/74 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Swindon, SN6 8TY
Web: www.linvatec.com
Stand No: 106
London Bone Company
Contact: Rory Vermeulen
Address: Unit 5, 1b Ravenscourt Square, London, W6 0TW
Web: www.londonboneco.com
The London Bone Company has rapidly established itself as one of the leading suppliers of workshop bones and clearcast display models in the UK and Europe. Continuing commitment to: Good quality products: competitive prices: bespoke models made to order: 48 hour despatch service.
Stand No: 40
LPE Medical Ltd
Contact: Marcus Daniels
Address: Medical House, Gordleton Industrial Park, Hannah Way, Lymington, Hants, SO41 8JD
Web: www.lpemedical.com
A ‘one-stop’ supply solution providing materials management, precision machining, surface finishing, part marking and cleanroom services. LPE Medical offer project management, technical support, device regulatory data, and product verification/testing, with operations controlled through an ISO9001:2000 and BSENISO 13488 certified QMS.
Stand No: 101
Mathys Orthopaedics Ltd
Contact: Susan Williams
Address: Hamlet House, 80a High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1EN
Web: www.mathysmedical.co.uk
Stand 101 Mathys Medical is an international supplier of prostheses for the hip, knee, and shoulder and now we have a subsidiary, Mathys Orthopaedics Ltd, here in the UK. For the last 40 years we have used the latest scientific research to develop proven implants and surgical techniques.
Stand No: 29
McKenna Group
Contact: Andy Price
Address: Lawn Road Industrial Estate, Carlton in Lindrick, South Yorkshire, S81 9LB
Stand No: 57
MDM Medical Ltd
Contact: Mr John G Morris
Address: Suite 3, Homestead Offices, Houghton, Stockbridge, SO20 6LG
Web: www.mdmmedical.com
MDM Medical are specialists in the manufacture and supply of single use burs and blades. As the Company is fully focused on this sector of the market, it is our stated aim to offer the highest quality product and not only contain the costs, but also reduce them, passing savings to our customers as and when we can.
Quality remains a critical and ongoing priority. The Company will not only meet the expected standards and requirements, but attempt to exceed them on a continuing basis. Service will be of the highest standard, but we realize there is always room for improvement.
Stand No: 78
Meddis
Contact: Sarah Robinson
Address: Henderson House, Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DG
Web: www.meddis.co.uk
Unfettered access and release of assistants from retraction responsibilities for other valuable duties, smaller incisions, total exposure, greater stability, fewer complications and faster completion - discover all the revolutionary advantages delivered by the new Omni-Access hands-free retraction system.
Omni-Access delivers full exposure of the acetabulum during total hip arthroplasty and revisions, giving the surgical team unobstructed access. Unique toe-in feature aligns retractor blades on the rim of the acetabulum to capture soft tissue.
Also experience the benefits of Spine-Tract for anterior, posterior, lumbar or cervical procedures and significant advances and savings of Meddis’ comprehensive wound drainage range.
Stand No: 22
Medical Conteneur
Contact: Sophie Moulin
Address: 9 Route de Marcilly, Saint Soupplets, 77165
Stand No: 90
Mediortho
Contact: Susan Parkes
Address: Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0EL
Web: www.mediuk.co.uk
Focusing on functional therapy enables mediortho® to produce orthopaedic braces and supports designed to improve your patient’s quality of life through prevention, protection and rehabilitation.
Stand No: 91
Medistox Ltd
Contact: Gemma Hirst
Address: Unit 4, Dyneley Road, Greenbank Industrial Estate, Blackburn, BB1 3AB
Medistox are exhibiting their brand NEW ultra low profile & ultra high strength Rebel TM5 & Rebel Reliever TM5 Townsend knee braces! Please come and see us on stand 91 and view these fantastic new additions to our range
Stand No: 39
Medtronic Sofamor Danek
Contact: Rick Thomas
Address: Suite One, Sherbourne House, Croxley Business Park, Watford, WD18 8WW
Web: www.medtronic.co.uk
Stand No: 33
Melyd Medical Ltd
Contact: Robb Hulson
Address: Unit 1, 21 Kings Avenue, Prestatyn, LL19 9AA
Web: www.melydmedical.com
Melyd Medical will be showing the high weight capacity Schaerer Mayfield Operating Tables which have excellent imaging capabilities including carbon fibre imaging table, also Mayfield Neurosurgical Equipment, Martin Mobile Theatre Lights, Sodem Drill Systems, Ronci Traction Systems for Arthroscopy and the Allen Irrigation Tower for Arthroscopy.
Stand No: 206
Mercy Ships
Contact: John Rodes
Address: 33 Scott Lane, Riddlesden, Keighley, BD20 5BU
Web: www.mercyships.org.uk/sitemap.shtml
Mercy Ships, following Jesus' example, is a global charity, which since 1978 has served people in developing nations regardless of ethnicity, sex, age and religion. Health care (surgical) and community development services are provided free of charge. Volunteers and supporters enable this work to continue.
Stand No: 8
Mobile Doctors Ltd
Contact: Hope Grant
Address: 4 Bourne Court, Southend Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8HD
Web: www.mobile-doctors.co.uk
Celebrating 15 years, Mobile Doctors is the market leader of medical evidence within the UK providing independent medical reports and GP reports to an extensive customer base including top UK Personal Injury solicitors, leading insurance companies and claims management companies.
Stand No: 43
MoreDale Medical Ltd
Contact: Andrew Padmore
Address: Beck House, Fawdington, Helperby, York, YO61 2RQ
Web: www.orthopulse.com
IMD’s Orthopulse“ is a cost effective, non invasive successful treatment option to accelerate fracture healing or to treat non healing fractures. Major benefits are found in the avoidance of non union surgery, no risk of infection and earlier recovery. www.orthopulse.com
Stand No: 55
MXD Ltd
Contact: Mark Richardson
Address: Lower Quemerford Mill, Quemerford, Calne, Wilts, SN11 8JS
Web: www.mxd-ltd.co.uk
MXD Ltd is the UK and Ireland Authorised Distributor of Vidar Medical products and Osteogram Software and will be presenting the new versions of the Diagnostic Pro Advantage and Sierra Film Digitiser range, together with the innovative Imagika Orthopaedic and Osteogram Osteoporosis Software packages.
MXD will also demonstrate our Patient CD System, which provides patients or other agencies with CDs with notes and images. This secure system forms a powerful Image Processing, Communications and Archiving System and is particularly useful for litigation purposes. We therefore hope to be able to welcome you to Stand 55.
Stand No: 108
National Joint Registry (NJR)
Contact: Anne Phillips
Address: NJR Centre, AEA Technology Plc, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 0QJ
Web: www.njrcentre.org.uk
The NJR's 1st Annual Report will be launched at the BOA Congress on 15 September. The report's findings are based on data from operations that took place between 1 April and 31 December 2003 in participating hospitals. Visit the NJR stand for a copy of the summary report.
Stand No: 46
Nuview Ltd
Contact: Mr John Woods
Address: Unit 21, Daniels Industrial Estate, Bath Road, Stroud, GL5 3TJ
Web: www.voroscopes.co.uk
Nuview will be presenting the revolutionary Zeiss K loupes complimented by the Zeiss cold light illumination system. This combination has brought ‘Edge to Edge’ magnification and topographical illumination to orthopaedic surgery. Visit Nuview to arrange a no obligation free trial.
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Stand No: 27
Original Orthopaedics Ltd
Contact: Sally Barr
Address: 1 Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, GY2 4RG
Web: www.originalorthopaedics.co.uk
Original Orthopaedics is a company providing specialised instrumentation that improves the effectiveness, accuracy and reproducibility of surgery.
Products include HipFix THA Patient Positioner, K-Clips, Universal Knee Positioner, X-Angle(tm) (Cobbometer), Chana Surface Replacement Pin Centering Guide, Oxford Unicondylar Knee MCL Retractor.
Stand No: 75
Orthodynamics Ltd – part of the Summit Medical Group
Contact: Matthew Walker
Address: 10 Airfield Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3TG
On Stand Number 75, Orthodynamics Ltd and Summit Medical Ltd will be demonstrating the Cannulok revision hip prosthesis, Mayday Arthrodesis Nail and the rest of their range of hip solution products. Summit will be launching the CarboJet CO2 Lavage System"
Stand No: 205
Orthopaedics Today International/SLACK Inc
Contact: Suzanne Demarest
Address: 6900 Grove Road, Thorofare, New Jersey, 08086
Stand No: 77
Orthosonics Ltd
Contact: Penny Young
Address: Bremridge House, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7JX
Web: www.orthosonics.com
Stand No: 114
Ossur GII
Contact: Ross Wingfield
Address: 29 Hollytree Gardens, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7EL
Stand No: 80
Ostek Ltd
Contact: Bob Cradduck
Address: Prosen House, St Mary Bourne, Andover, SP11 6AY
Web: www.ostek.co.uk
Ostek is pleased to announce the UK launch of several new products at BOA 2004; including the Acumed Proximal Humeral Locking Plate, the Acumed Distal Volar Radius Locking Plate and the new Acutrak 6/7 Screw for ankle fusions. We look forward to seeing you on Stand 80.
Stand No: 52
OsteoTec Ltd
Contact: Gill Taylor
Address: 9 Business Park, Airfield Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3TA
Stand No: 6
Pfizer Ltd
Contact: Toby Cousins
Address: IPC5G – 109 Walton Oaks, Dorking Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 7NS
Stand No: 48
Plasma Biotal Ltd
Contact: Paul Steverson
Address: 1-5 Meverill Road Industrial Estate, Tideswell, North Derbyshire, SK17 8PY
Web: www.plasma-group.co.uk
Manufacture hydroxyapatite and tricalcium orthophosphate powders (TCP) and bioactive ceramics and supply a specialist coating service to implant manufacturers. Our coatings include hydroxyapatite and TCP and we also can enhance surface topography with a titanium coating before coating with ceramic. We are approved to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 and our hydroxyapatite exceeds the requirements of ISO 13779-2:2000.
Stand No: 51
Precimed SA
Contact: John Ayliffe/Nelinda Rodriguez
Address: L’Echelette 7, Suite 508, Orvin, CH-2534
Web: www.precimed.com
Precimed develops and manufactures precision Orthopaedic instruments and full delivery systems. The most recent product developments in the area of minimally invasive hip surgery have resulted in the launch of the Chana reamer handle and MPR reamers.
Stand No: 3
Q-Med (UK) Ltd
Contact: Ann-Sofie Lundmark
Address: Castle Court, 41 London Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9RJ
Web: www.durolane.com
Durolane® is the only Non-Animal Stabilised Hyaluronic Acid (NASHA) viscosupplementation given as a single injection treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.
Just one injection of Durolane provides lasting pain relief and improved mobility, without the inconvenience of repeat injections per treatment course.
Stand No: 11
Riley Medical Europe SA
Contact: Juan Elices
Address: Grand-Rue 53, Corgemont, Ch 2606
Web: www.rileyeurope.com
Riley Medical is the leading innovator of graphic surgical instrument case design for the Medical Device Manufacturer. With more than 20 years of industry specific engineering experience, Riley Medical is continually incorporating advances in design engineering, new material applications, processes and manufacturing control systems.
Stand No: 84
Sandison Easson & Co
Contact: Mrs Caryll Rowland
Address: Rex Buildings, Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SL9 1HY
Sandison Easson and Co is an independent, highly regarded, firm of chartered accountants specialising in acting exclusively for doctors of medicine all over the United Kingdom.
Stand No: 10
Sanofi-Synthelabo
Contact: Diane Partington
Address: One Onslow Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4YS
Web: www.sanofi-synthelabo.co.uk
Stand No: 41
Sarstedt Ltd
Contact: Joanne Bedder
Address: 68 Boston Road, Leicester, LE4 1AW
Web: www.sarstedt.com
Sarstedt is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of Laboratory and Healthcare Products. Visit us at Stand 41 to see the Haem-O-Trans Post Operative Autologous Blood Transfusion System. An enhanced filter system ensures removal of fat, cell detritus and micro aggregates.
Stand No: 28
Sawbones Europe AB
Contact: Louise Mansson
Address: Krossverksgaten 3, Malmo, Sweden, S-216 16
Web: www.sawbones.com
Twenty-Five years ago Sawbones began providing the medical community with “hands on” teaching models. We have the capability to design and create teaching models and the flexibility to adapt these models or develop new ones to keep pace with current medical research and advancements in procedures and techniques.
Stand No: 34
Schering-Plough Ltd
Contact: Claire Starkey
Address: Schering-Plough House, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1TW
Web: www.spcorp.com
Schering-Plough has recently published Principles of Bone Cement and Cement Mixing: A Practical Guide to Using Palacos as an important element of the support service the company provides for practitioners working in orthopaedics. Visit our stand to take a look at this new publication.
Stand No: 110
Simulation Solutions
Contact: John Mullett
Address: Broadstone House, Broadstone Road, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7DL
Web: www.simsol.co.uk
Stand No: 26
Smith & Nephew
Contact: Mr Duncan Moore - Recon
Address: Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcs, B60 4AD
Web: www.smith-nephew.com
We have three areas of particular interest this year for surgeons. External Fixation: Taylor Spatial Frame and Jet-X Bar. Internal Fixation: TriGen, the third generation nailing system, plus the new Intramedullary Hip Screw. Orthobiologics: Exogen Low Pulsed Ultrasound fracture healing device, the first choice for Premiership football clubs.
Stand No: 87
Smith & Nephew Healthcare Ltd
Contact: Gerard McDermott - Trauma
Address: The Technopark, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8PB
Web: www.smith-nephew.com
Stand No: 45
St James’s Place Partnership
Contact: Karen Chambers
Address: St James’s Place House, Castle Quay, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 1FW
Stand No: 61
Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd
Contact: John Wray
Address: Centre for Biomedical Engineering, R.N.O.H, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP
Web: stanmoreimplants.co.uk
Stanmore Implants specialises in supplying a state-of-the-art implant service for bone tumour limb salvage and complex joint replacement. Working in close collaboration with the surgeon, our team of designers can provide optimum solutions from our broad spectrum of designs and can take care of your most challenging reconstruction needs.
Stand No: 19
Stryker
Contact: Rachel McKenzie
Address: Stryker House, Hambridge Road, Newbury, Bucks, RG14 5EG
Web: www.strykercorp.com
Stand No: 89
STRYKER
Contact: Rachel Mackenzie
Address: Stryker House, Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berks, RG14 5EG
Web: www.strykercorp.com
Stand No: 12
Stryker UK
Contact: Rachel Mackenzie
Address: Stryker House, Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berks, RG14 5EG
Web: www.strykercorp.com
Stand No: 4
Surgicraft Ltd
Contact: Nicky Swales
Address: 16 The Oaks, Clews Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7ST
Web: www.surgicraft.co.uk
Surgicraft are delighted to be exhibiting the Surgilig shoulder ligament , the Atlas acetabular cup with a unique locking mechanism and ten year results and Orthovisc, a hyaluronic acid injection with an extremely low incidence of adverse events.
Stand No: 24
SYMBIOS Orthopedie SA
Contact: Francois Virly-Ple
Address: ZI Petits Champs 15, Yverdon Les Bain, Ch 1400
Stand No: 36
Symmetry Medical European Headquarters
Contact: Mark Laycock
Address: Beulah Road, Sheffield, S6 2AN
Web: www.symmetrymedical.com
By combining the resources, knowledge and expertise of the world leading medical device suppliers, we have created orthopaedic excellence through Total Solutions.
With 9 facilities across the globe Symmetry Medical is the backbone of the orthopaedic marketplace supplying complete hip and knee systems, surgical instruments and delivery systems for instruments.
Stand No: 17
Syner-Med (PP) Ltd
Contact: David Worthing
Address: Beech House, 840 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2BH
Telephone: 0845 634 2100
Web: www.syner-med.com
Syner-Med provides Venofer“ (i.v. iron sucrose) for the management of anaemia both preoperatively and post operatively. Due to the potential reduction of available red cell transfusion the need for alternative strategies has become very important. For information on how Venofer“ can help, please contact on the above number.
Stand No: 69
Synthes
Contact: Annalee Moore
Address: 20 Tewin Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1LG
Web: www.synthes.com
Synthes (the new name for Stratec Medical Ltd) are pleased to attend the BOA Exhibition again this year, and look forward to presenting a range of new Synthes products, including innovative additions to our Synthes Plating and Synthes Spine ranges.
Stand No: 60
Tangent
Contact: Guy Tuck
Address: Unit 6 St Andrews Court, Wellington Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3WT
Web: info@neuro-technics.com
Tangent presents the new IMIN Modular Hip System and unique surgical operating tables for orthopaedic trauma and key procedure surgeries. Tangent is a division of Neurotechnics, a leading supplier of neurosurgical equipment in the UK. We look forward to meeting you on our stand, to demonstrate our products
Tangent is offering two full hospitality tickets to Twickenham to see the All Blacks play the Barbarians on December 4th 2004. Just visit our stand and complete a form to be eligible for the ticket draw.
Stand No: 93
Territorial Army Medical Services
Contact: Bob Scullen
Address: HQ 2 Medical Brigade/CVHQ, Queen Elizabeth Bks, Strensall, York, YO32 5SW
Web: www.tamedical.co.uk
The TA Medical Services comprises health professionals of all disciplines and orthopaedic surgeons are of particular value to us. If you wish to learn more, visit the TA Medical Services at stand 93.
Stand No: 63
The Alliance for Better Bone Health
Contact: Mr John Grafton
Address: Rusham Park Technical Centre, Whitehall Lane, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9NW
Proctor & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, and Aventis Pharma AG formed The Alliance for Better Bone Health in May 1997 to develop and market Actonel“. The Alliance serves to advance the cutting edge of bone disease awareness, prevention, and treatment.
Stand No: 202
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Contact: Martyn Coomer
Address: 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PN
Stand No: 85
TRB Chemedica (UK) Ltd
Contact: Mr Peter Hunt
Address: 14 Lymedale Business Park, Dalewood Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 9QA
Web: www.trbchemedica.com
Viscoseal enhances post Arthroscopy recovery by replacing lost synovial fluid. Ostenil treats osteoarthritis in large joints. Ostenil mini treats osteoarthritis in small joints such as the fingers, toes and shoulder. All TRB products are non animal derived medical devices. Samples can be supplied at the Stand.
Stand No: 20
Tricon Technologies
Contact: Clive Shotton
Address: Unit 1, The Farmhouse, Cleeve Road, Middle Littleton, Evesham, Worchestershire, WR11 8JR
Stand No: 97
Trifibre Containers International Ltd
Contact: David Bisiker
Address: Unit C, Britannia Way, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8JY
The Trifibre Group is a manufacturer of cases designed specifically for the medical industry. Products include Pilot cases, Flight cases, emergency bags and moulded transit cases with bespoke interiors to safely house all of our customer requirements.
Stand No: 30
Vertec Scientific Ltd
Contact: Crolynne Jones
Address: 5 Comet House, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Berks, RG7 8JA
Web: www.vertec.co.uk
Stand No: 204
World Orthopaedic Concern
Contact: Hilary Robinson
Address: The Old Rectory, Edmundbyers, Co Durham, DH8 9NQ
Stand No: 88
Wright Cremascoli Ortho Ltd
Contact: Dave Whitfield
Address: 18 Lime Grove Gardens, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4HE
Web: www.wmt.com
Wright Cremascoli Ortho Ltd is a recognised leader in the field of Orthopaedics. With a portfolio of unique and innovative products that have been designed to match the needs of both surgeon and patient. Wright Cremascoli Ortho Ltd is helping solve today’s complex problems with clinically proven market leading technology of tomorrow.
Stand No: 99
Xograph Imaging Systems Ltd
Contact: Michelle Thompson
Address: Xograph House, Hampton Street, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8LD
Web: www.xograph.com
Xograph Imaging Systems will be showcasing OrthOne, the only 1.0 Tesla extremity MRI system available in the UK. The orthopaedic capabilities of the Ziehm range of C-arms, including 3D enhanced precision, will also be demonstrated on stand 99.
Stand No: 66
Zimmer Limited
Contact: Andy Sutcliffe
Address: The Courtyard Lancaster Place, South Maston Park, Swindon, SN3 4FP
Web: www.zimmer.com
Zimmer is the world’s #1 pure play orthopaedic company, so when it comes to keeping up with what’s new in orthopaedics a visit to our stand is a must. Zimmer is leading the way in new technologies, from pioneering Minimally Invasive Surgery, developing new material applications like Trabecular Metal which offers innovative solutions for cementless fixation, and Durom hip resurfacing which draws upon the experience of over 250,000 metal-on-metal (Metasul) implantations.
So whether it’s to pick up on what’s new or simply have a coffee and a chat, we would be delighted to see you on our stand.
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