Bunionectomy

Arthrex has announced the launch of the Arthrex bunionectomy system, a minimally invasive surgical alternative to traditional bunion correction, according to a company press release.

DePuy Synthes has announced the acquisition of CrossRoads Extremity Systems, a company that specializes in lower extremity implants and instrumentation, according to a press release.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Third-generation minimally invasive chevron and akin osteotomy demonstrated significant improvements in clinical outcomes and deformity correction in patients with severe hallux valgus, according to presented results.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Compared with the modified Lapidus procedure, the minimally invasive chevron and Akin bunionectomy yields similar radiographic outcomes in patients matched for bunion severity, a presenter said.

Heron Therapeutics Inc. announced it received FDA approval for Zynrelef to provide postsurgical analgesia for up to 72 hours after bunionectomy, open inguinal herniorrhaphy and total knee arthroplasty.

Bunion correction remains a challenge for orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons given the stubbornly high rates of recurrence seen for the many procedures currently used.

Published results showed HTX-011 may lead to mild postoperative pain scores and reduced opioid use after bunionectomy.