Meniscus Tear Articles & Analysis: Older
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Active Implants, LLC, a developer of orthopedic implant solutions for joint preservation, today announced that the NUsurface® Meniscus Implant has been granted a Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The NUsurface® Meniscus Implant is the first “artificial meniscus” to be marketed in Europe and, if cleared by the FDA, would be the first ...
Active Implants, a company that develops orthopedic implant solutions, today announced that the company’s SUN (Safety Using NUsurface) trial is now underway in San Diego. Dr. Scott A. Hacker at Grossmont Orthopaedic Medical Group is the only physician in San Diego County – and the center is one of just 10 sites nationwide – participating in the SUN clinical trial to evaluate the ...
Active Implants, LLC, a company that develops orthopedic implant solutions, today announced enrollment of the 100th patient in clinical trials evaluating the NUsurface® Meniscus Implant for the treatment of persistent knee pain caused by injured or deteriorating meniscus tissue. The surgery was performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Wayne Gersoff of Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine ...
Hacker, an expert in arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacements, sports medicine and fracture care, and Active Implants, a company that develops orthopedic implant solutions, today announced that the first meniscus replacement procedure in San Diego has been performed. Dr. Hacker is the only physician in San Diego County – and Grossmont Orthopedic Medical Group is one ...
“Continued pain after repairing meniscus tears is a very common orthopedic problem, and until now, we have not had effective treatment ...
Emovi inc. is pleased to announce that Geisinger Health, comprised of nine hospital campuses, two research centers, a college of medicine, and a 550,000-member health plan serving more than three million residents in central, south-central, and northeast Pennsylvania, broadens its care and support for patients experiencing knee pain with the addition of five KneeKG Systems into their clinics. ...
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Outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine rehabilitation provider, Intecore Physical Therapy, broadens its care and support for patients experiencing knee pain with the addition of the KneeKG™ System into all of their clinics. Developed by Emovi, the KneeKG™ is used on the knee, like an EKG is for the heart, by providing valuable data that enables the Physical Therapy team to ...
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FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers – El Paso, announces today the launch of KneeKGTM into all four of their locations. Developed by Emovi, the KneeKG is for the knee, like an EKG is for the heart and provides valuable data that enables physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate patient-specific care plan to restore optimal knee function. Knee pain is ...
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U.S. Stem Cell, Inc. (OTC: USRM), a leader in the development of proprietary, physician-based stem cell therapies and novel regenerative medicine solutions, today announced positive financial results for the year ended December 31, 2018. Consistent with performance for the past two years, revenue continues to increase, up 21% or $1.2m for year-end, 2018 compared to 2017, from $5.5m to $6.7m. ...
Active Implants LLC, a company that develops orthopedic implant solutions, today announced that the final patient was treated in the two clinical trials evaluating the NUsurface Meniscus Implant for the treatment of persistent knee pain caused by injured or deteriorated meniscus tissue. The trials are being conducted to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the NUsurface Meniscus Implant in ...
TOCA (The Orthopedic Clinic Association), a one-stop resource for orthopedics in Arizona, and Active Implants, a company that develops orthopedic implant solutions, today announced that the first meniscus replacement procedures in Arizona were successfully performed by Dr. Tom Carter. TOCA is the only center in the state – and one of just 10 sites nationwide – enrolling patients with ...
The meniscus is a tissue pad between the thigh and shin bones. Once it is damaged, the meniscus has a very limited ability to heal. ...
Meniscal tearing is a very common injury and often leads to severe pain, restricted movement, and osteoarthritis. These tears occur most often in athletes and the elderly and rarely heal. ...