Author: Erik J. Carlson, MD. Dr. Carlson is the Chief and Associate Medical Director of Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, CT. In addition to his upper extremity surgical private practice, he serves as a clinical instructor for the Plancher Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Fellowship. INTRODUCTION Current standard of care techniques for metacarpalContinue reading “Case Study: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of 5th Metacarpal Fracture”

Christian VandeLune1, Tutku Tazegul1, Samuel J Ahrenholz1, Caleb Iehl1, Victoria Vivtcharenko1, Eli Schmidt1, Kevin N Dibbern1, Hee Young Lee1, Matthieu Lalevee1, Nacime Salomão Barbachan Mansur1, César de César Netto1 1. Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City-IA, USA. Study performed at Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University ofContinue reading “Implant-related artifacts around metallic and bio-integrative screws: a CT scan 3D Hounsfield unit assessment”

Dramatic evolution in the understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of Bunions has occurred in recent years. Surgical treatment of symptomatic bunions continues to undergo a paradigm shift as greater technological opportunities present themselves for the surgical management of foot and ankle disorders, specifically Hallux Valgus. More than ever the psychology surrounding bunion surgery isContinue reading ““Natural Bunion Repair” with OSSIOfiber  Trimmable Fixation Nails; 1st and 5th Metatarsal SCARF Osteotomies”

Hammertoe deformities are one of the most common foot deformities, estimated to affect one third of the population.1 Intramedullary implants have gained popularity over the past decade, with the advantage of avoiding an external, percutanous K-wire during the rehabilitation phase. There are many on the market, manufactured from a variety of implant materials including conventionalContinue reading “Case Study: A Clinical Approach to Treating Hammertoe Deformities with a Bio-Integrative Fixation Implant”

A percentage of total ankle replacements require hardware removal or subsequent operative treatment. In this case, the patient presented as a 61-year-old female who had previously sustained a left tri-malleolar equivalent ankle fracture, which was fixed at an outside institution. She was suffering from chronic ankle pain, therefore Dr. Greg Berlet opted for a staged totalContinue reading “Case Study: Prophylactic Tibia Fixation”

The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance and mechanical integrity of theOSSIOfiber® Compression Screw in a full load-bearing osteotomy fixation in an ovine model through 6 months.   Key Takeaways: Histopathology results at 6 months indicated absence of callus formation, representing healing by first intention, was indicative of a very stable construct,Continue reading “Compression Screw Performance in a Load-Bearing In Vivo Model”

Dallin Greene, DPM, reviews his surgical treatment of 1st MTP on a 51-Year-Old Female, utilizing the strong and bio-integrative OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail System. Case Presentation: A 51-year-old, 185-pound female presented to the clinic with left foot pain, secondary to a bunion deformity. She experienced pain for several years and tried inserts, padding and alternativeContinue reading “Surgical Case Review: Treatment of 1st MTP”

Shane M. Hollawell, DPM reviews his surgical technique for a Lapidus Bunionectomy on a 23-Year Old male utilizing the strong and bio-integrative OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail System. Case Presentation: A 23-year-old, 185-pound male presented for initial assessment after a work-related incident. He was suffering from toe pain due to a hyperextension of the right, firstContinue reading “Surgical Case Review: 23-Year Old Male with Lapidus Bunionectomy”

OSSIO is thrilled to announce the publication of our prospective, multicenter, first-in-human clinical trial in Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics.  Prospective, Multicenter, Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of a Biointegrative, Fiber-Reinforced Implant for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint ArthrodesisLuke D. Cicchinelli, DPM, Jurij Štalc, MD, Martinus Richter, MD, PhD, Stuart Miller, MD Twenty-five patients underwent PIPJ fusions with OSSIOfiber HammertoeContinue reading “First-in-Human, Prospective, Multicenter Clinical Study”

Our proprietary material technology, OSSIOfiber® Intelligent Bone Regeneration Technology, has unique material composition and structural design that contribute to its strength and optimal bio-integration for orthopedic fixation. Scientific and clinical leaders at OSSIO discuss the science behind OSSIOfiber in this Technology Overview White Paper.  Key Takeaways: Through the material composition and internal architecture, OSSIOfiber isContinue reading “White Paper on OSSIOfiber Technology”

The performance and bio-integration of the OSSIOfiber® Intelligent Bone Regeneration Technology has been successfully evaluated for in-bone and soft tissue fixation. The purpose of this in vivo study was to further evaluate the OSSIOfiber® material properties when implanted over the surface of bone, for its bone-implant interface, local tissue response and full bio-integration profile. ThisContinue reading “In Vivo Study of Bio-Integrative OSSIOfiber Plates”

The first-in-human clinical study for OSSIOfiber Intelligent Bone Regeneration Technology was a multicenter, prospective, single-arm study designed to primarily focus on proving the safety and efficacy of the material technology for hammertoe correction arthrodesis.  At 6 months, the study’s results were published in Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Journal. Hear co-principal investigator, Luke Cicchinelli, DPM, speakContinue reading “Co-Principal Investigator’s Overview of First-in-Human Clinical Study”