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GLG News by Orthopedic Surgeons (EU)

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April 14, 2008
Studies favor new Amgen drug for osteoporosis - will the patients like to inject denosumab?
Analysis of: Amgen Drug Helps Bones | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a real problem for a huge number of the older aged patients, and the population is aging. In daily orthopaedic praxis, I see a lot of osteoporosis related fractures of the wrist, the hip, and the vertebral column. Just yesterday, I operated a pseudarthrosis in the femoral...
November 9, 2007
Bone substitute
Analysis of: Collagen Matrix, Inc. Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For SynOss(TM) Synthetic Mineral Bone Graft Material | www.medicalnewstoday.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The presented bone substitute is comparable to 240 others in Germany. Only a few bone substitutes differ by bone induction like (DBM(R) Synthes) or (Grafton). Osteoconductive bone substitutes are very common. Only PerOssal(R) by aap, also osteoconductive,  is  selectively  loadable ...
July 25, 2007
Good experience with pcm
Analysis of: Medtronic Neck Disc as Good as Fusion: FDA Staff | www.medscape.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
disc prothesis, neck
July 25, 2007
A welcome improvement of the dynamic hip screw
Analysis of: DePuy Launches The Only Technology To Treat Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures Using Traditional Or Minimally Invasive Procedures | www.medicalnewstoday.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Fractures of the upper end of the femur are daily challenge in orthopaedic and trauma surgery in the States, and in Europe. As much as 200000 patients suffer from intretrochanteric fractures, describing a specific site of the upper femur, alone. Thus it is a very relevant challenge in trauma surgery....
July 20, 2007
Potential risks of autologous chondrocyte implantation and alternative techniques
Analysis of: Genzyme Announces Positive Results from Carticel® Study at Major Sports Medicine Meeting | www.genzyme.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Articular cartilage injury is a relevant problem in orthopaedic surgery as especially younger people have sports injuries. Articular cartilage injury is followed by a long history of joint problems most probably ending in arthritis of the envolved joint, most often the knee joint. The repair...
July 20, 2007
A good new tool
Analysis of: VAPR® S50 Suction Electrode Offers Optimal Access To Tight Anatomy During Arthroscopic Knee And Shoulder Surgery | www.medicalnewstoday.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Having used the VAPR S90 Radiofrequency Electrode especially in subacromial decompression surgery, that means widening of space in part of the shoulder joint, I feel, the VAPR S50 may be an improvement. Especially in arthroscopic shoulder surgery, the anatomic space is tight. The better the instruments...
July 19, 2007
Benefits of autologous chondrocyte implantation versus potential risks
Analysis of: Findings from Four Year, Multi-Center Clinical Study on Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Presented, Coincide with New Product Labeling | www.pipelinereview.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Articular cartilage injury is common, and it is common especially in younger, sports active people. Articular cartilage injury is followed by a long history of joint problems most probably ending in arthritis of the envolved joint, most often the knee joint. The repair of articular cartilage defects...
July 16, 2007
The right initiative
Analysis of: Insurer offers healthy bonus | www.denverpost.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
In my opinion, this is the right way to go. Money incentives have proven to be the most efficient way to change peoples habits - the best example seems to be the rising petrol prize which seems to make Americans prefer smaller, more economic, less consuming cars.
May 18, 2007
Interesting approach
Analysis of: Battling Biofilm: Surface Science, Antimicrobials Help Combat Medical Device-Related Infections | www.infectioncontroltoday.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
the issues raised in the article regarding bacterial infection and biofilm are correct described. The use of silver in prevention of bacertial infection for medical devices are well known for catheters. The additional use of solvents to prevent adhesion of molecules or bacterial adhesion to the surface...
December 11, 2006
Surgery for herniated lumbar disc
Analysis of: For Herniated Lumbar Disk, Medical Therapy Matches Surgery | www.medpagetoday.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
To evaluate further the role of surgery vs. medical treatment.  

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