Arthrosurface Launches World's First Talus Resurfacing Implant for the Ankle (press release)
Arthrosurface, Inc. (www.arthrosurface.com), the developer of less-invasive joint resurfacing systems, announced that it has launched its HemiCAP® Talus Resurfacing System for damage to the ankle inEurope and other international markets. Prior to commercialization, the HemiCAP® Talus System was tested by well known Foot and Ankle surgeons throughout Europe in a four year clinical evaluation. The company reports that results from over 100 implantations indicated a very high level of patient satisfaction.
Prof. Dr. C. Niek van Dijk, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, said "Metallic implantation with the HemiCAP® system offers a promising new solution for those patients who have failed their primary treatment. For these young and active patients it is important to restore the damaged area in order to protect the underlying bone and prevent further cyst formation. I am very encouraged by our clinical results over the last four years."
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