Total Joint Reconstruction News

Think Surgical Inc. announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for the TMINI 1.1 miniature robotic system, a new software system for the TMINI robotic knee replacement platform, according to a company press release.

Results showed patients with depression who received antidepressants within 6 months prior to total hip or knee arthroplasty had greater improvements in outcomes at 2 years compared with patients with depression who were untreated.

Smith & Nephew announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its Catalystem primary hip system for total hip arthroplasty, according to a company press release.

Enovis announced the release of its AltiVate reverse glenoid system, a one-tray glenoid system with modular, augmented baseplates for patients undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty, according to a company press release.

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DENVER — Results presented here showed labral and capsular repair during primary hip arthroscopy may reduce reoperations and conversions to total hip arthroplasty at long-term follow-up.

Published results showed robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty was associated with decreased postoperative opioid use and lower odds of patients developing persistent opioid use compared with conventional THA.

Zimmer Biomet issued a voluntary field safety corrective notice for CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper products.

Published results showed reverse shoulder arthroplasty yielded superior Constant scores at 1 year with no increased risk of failure compared with hemiarthroplasty for patients with proximal humerus fractures.

In patients aged 65 years or older, results showed all-polyethylene tibial components for total knee arthroplasty were linked with decreased risks of all-cause revision and revision for infection compared with metal-backed components.