Hand/Wrist News

Dallen Medical recently announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for a new version of the Compressyn Staple Delivery System for small bone fixation.

Cayenne Medical recently announced the launch of the SureLock All-Suture Anchor System.

Compared with patients with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome who underwent unilateral carpal tunnel release, patients who underwent bilateral carpal tunnel release experienced more severe functional impairment during the first few postoperative days, according to study results.

Acumed recently announced the release of its Total Wrist Fusion Plating System, a solution to treat post-traumatic arthritis of the wrist.

Stryker announced a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Small Bone Innovations Inc. in an all-cash transaction for up to $375 million.

Patients with atraumatic hand/wrist conditions affected by depression or pain catastrophization showed similar absolute improvement in self-rated hand function following treatment compared with patients with unaffected status, according to study results.

Upper-extremity fractures were the most commonly seen injuries in emergency department visits due to trampoline accidents, according to study results published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics.

Smith & Nephew has announced the completed acquisition of ArthroCare Corporation.

Edge Orthopaedics recently announced it has received ISO 13485:2003 certification for its quality management system.

Distal radius fracture fixation techniques can differ and be more or less effective based on the patient’s age, bone quality and fracture stability.