Titanium

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion performed with a non-window-type 3D-printed porous titanium cage had similar clinical outcomes and comparable interbody fusion rates compared with those who received window-type cages, according to results.

DePuy Synthes announced the U.S. launch of its TriLEAP lower extremity anatomic plating system for foot and ankle procedures, according to a company press release.

According to published results, use of 3D-printed titanium metaphyseal cones was associated with excellent survivorship and low rates of aseptic loosening and re-revision at 5 years after revision total knee arthroplasty.

According to published results, a novel monoblock, titanium fluted tapered stem yielded reliable fixation and excellent clinical outcomes for patients who underwent a variety of complex and revision total hip arthroplasties.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Richard W. McCalden, MD, spoke about the use of titanium tapered fluted stems for revision total hip arthroplasty surgery.

LAS VEGAS — Patients with metaphyseal distal femur fractures had earlier callus formation and bone healing 12 weeks after receiving lateral bridge plates composed of titanium vs. stainless steel, according to presented data.

Published results showed use of a titanium posterior lumbar cage for interbody fusion may be an effective alternative to polyetheretherketone cages regarding patient-reported outcomes and radiological parameters of surgical success.

Exposure to toxic metals, including arsenic, cadmium and titanium, among employees at a car assembly plant was linked to subclinical level of atherosclerosis in three vascular territories, researchers reported.