IlluminOss Medical Announces First Minimally Invasive Ankle Fracture Treatment (press release)
IlluminOss Medical Inc, the company pioneering photodynamic orthopedic implants, announced the first use of its system in the repair and stabilization of a fibula fracture, a common form of ankle fracture, in an 80 year-old female patient.
Dr. Thomas Gausepohl, a leading trauma surgeon in Germany, implanted the IlluminOss Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System.
Dr. Gausepohl stated, "With the IlluminOss system, I was able to stabilize the fibula using a small incision without disturbing the ankle joint or the skin surrounding the fracture. Only a thin layer of skin and soft tissue covers the distal fibula, and the classic technique of plating with screws often results in patient complaints of plate prominence, pain, and skin irritation."
The IlluminOss system is inserted completely within the internal confines of the bone through a tiny hole. The implant is then formed in place with gentle inflation, conforming to the inside of the bone to provide axial and rotational stability, all while avoiding the use of under-skin implants that can cause soft tissue irritation and prevent ...
