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Nerve Tape® Study led by Top Surgeons Receives Distinction

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Journal of Hand Surgery, NIH, Surgeon, ASSH, Society, Diagnosis, Hand, Wrist, AAHS, Dentistry

Atlanta, GA, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCircuit Technologies, an NIH-supported company in Atlanta, GA, recently announced the publication of an independent study assessing Nerve Tape, the first device for sutureless nerve repair.

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  • Atlanta, GA, Feb. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioCircuit Technologies, an NIH-supported company in Atlanta, GA, recently announced the publication of an independent study assessing Nerve Tape, the first device for sutureless nerve repair.
  • Led by Dr. Kyle Eberlin, Program Director of MGH Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program and President-Elect, American Association for Hand Surgery, the study was performed by a team of internationally recognized nerve surgeons and surgeon trainees from top institutions.
  • The surgeons executed 144 cadaveric nerve repairs, comparing the performance of Nerve Tape with traditional microsuture repair techniques.
  • Nerve Tape also demonstrated superior repair quality, with 97% of repairs achieving clinically acceptable nerve end alignment.

Loci Orthopaedics Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment for Its Clinical Feasibility Study of Its “InDx” Thumb Base Joint Replacement

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Medical Devices, Health, FDA, Surgery, Health Technology, Clinical Trials, Thumb, De novo, CMC, Clinical trial, Quality of life, Multimedia, Trial of the century, ASSH, Pain, Patient, Society, KU Leuven, Medical device

Loci Orthopaedics announced today that it has successfully completed enrolment of a 15-patient clinical feasibility study for its patented InDx Implant System.

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  • Loci Orthopaedics announced today that it has successfully completed enrolment of a 15-patient clinical feasibility study for its patented InDx Implant System.
  • The Thumb Hemi-Arthroplasty with Natural Kinematics (THANKS) study is looking at the surgical implantation of the device as well as improvements in pain, grip, and quality of life for those affected by thumb base joint arthritis.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003168396/en/
    Dr. Brendan Boland, Executive Chairperson of Loci Orthopaedics, said, “Thumb base joint arthritis is a very prevalent and disabling condition that needs a better surgical solution.
  • It is a significant milestone for the company to achieve completed enrolment of this clinical study.

MORE THAN 20,000 PATIENTS TREATED FOR CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE USING ULTRAGUIDECTR™ AND REAL-TIME ULTRASOUND GUIDANCE

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Surgeon, Health, TFR, CTR, ASSH, CTS, Patient, MSK, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Human musculoskeletal system, Trauma, Hand, Society, Medical imaging, Medical device

TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonex Health has announced from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) 2023 Annual Meeting in Toronto, that more than 20,000 patients have now been treated for carpal tunnel release (CTR) using UltraGuideCTR™ and real-time ultrasound guidance.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonex Health has announced from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) 2023 Annual Meeting in Toronto, that more than 20,000 patients have now been treated for carpal tunnel release (CTR) using UltraGuideCTR™ and real-time ultrasound guidance.
  • Thursday, October 5 (7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.) – Surgical Skills Lab: Features hands-on cadaveric experiences of CTR and TFR using ultrasound guidance.
  • Includes a sonographic overview of hand and wrist anatomy followed by hands-on opportunities using UltraGuideCTR and UltraGuideTFR with real-time ultrasound guidance.
  • Thursday, October 5 (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – Industry Forum: Join Dr. Paul Paterson and watch live procedures of carpal tunnel release (CTR) and trigger finger release (TFR) using ultrasound guidance.

SONEX HEALTH HOSTS FIRST-EVER FORUM FOR SURGEONS TO EXPLORE AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MSK ULTRASOUND IN HAND SURGERY

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
GE HealthCare, Bone, Surgeon, University, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Education, Thomas Jefferson University, Health, GE, Research, ASSH, Sonex Aircraft, Konica Minolta, Integration, Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Physician, Clarius, Orthopedic surgery, MSK, Human musculoskeletal system, Portable ultrasound, Society, Medical device

EAGAN, Minn., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonex Health and the Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures have announced they are hosting the first annual Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound Forum, bringing surgeons together to exchange ideas, engage in hands-on learning activities, and shape the future of MSK ultrasound in hand surgery. This first-ever forum on Oct. 3 from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Westin Harbour Castle precedes the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) 2023 Annual Meeting in Toronto Oct. 5-7.

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  • EAGAN, Minn., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonex Health and the Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures have announced they are hosting the first annual Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound Forum, bringing surgeons together to exchange ideas, engage in hands-on learning activities, and shape the future of MSK ultrasound in hand surgery.
  • "We're excited to bring together thought leaders to educate, discuss and explore the future of MSK ultrasound in this first event of its kind," said Dr. John R. Fowler, MSK Ultrasound Forum event chair, associate professor and assistant dean for medical student research, University of Pittsburgh's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
  • "Partnering with Sonex Health and a renowned executive committee of physicians, this annual meeting focuses on innovation, and we welcome surgeons to join us in physician-led discussions, education and exchange of ideas in shaping the future of MSK ultrasound."
  • The forum brings together more than 75 hand surgeons to advance MSK ultrasound through innovation, education and training.

Axogen to Participate in the 77th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
Neuroma, ECM, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Peripheral nervous system, Q&A, Muscle, Harvard Innovation Labs, Fellows, Society, Booth, Woman, Environment, Patient, Travel, CEO, United Kingdom, Quality of life, Pain, Surgeon, Extracellular matrix, Meta-analysis, Science, NASDAQ, Randomized controlled trial, Ascending limb of loop of Henle, Research, ASSH, Rehabilitation, GLOBE, Injury, How, Education, Physical, Pharmaceutical industry, Logging, AxoGen, Hand

Surgeons in attendance will have the opportunity to meet and participate in hands-on demonstrations with Axogen staff, clinicians, and other experts at Booth #815 in the Solutions Center (exhibit hall).

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  • Surgeons in attendance will have the opportunity to meet and participate in hands-on demonstrations with Axogen staff, clinicians, and other experts at Booth #815 in the Solutions Center (exhibit hall).
  • We look forward to meeting and connecting with hand surgeons during our symposium and at our booth, said Karen Zaderej, chairman, CEO, and president of Axogen.
  • The American Society for Surgery of the Hand is the oldest medical society dedicated to the hand and upper extremity.
  • The Axogen portfolio of products is available in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, South Korea, and several other countries.

Checkpoint Surgical announces organizational changes to support the company's rapid growth in the nerve care market space

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Acosta Sales & Marketing, Product, CEO, Research, View, Solution, Tissue (biology), Sale, Society, ASSH, Standard of care, Senior, Science, Education, Multimedia, New product development, Surgeon, Leadership, Growth, Nerve, Medical device, Management, Dentistry, Operation, Founder, Development

"Derek has my full confidence and support in leading the company toward fulfilling our nerve care mission and our vision to become the market's preeminent nerve care enterprise."

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  • "Derek has my full confidence and support in leading the company toward fulfilling our nerve care mission and our vision to become the market's preeminent nerve care enterprise."
  • Prior to joining Checkpoint Surgical, he served in Operations and R&D leadership roles at Exsomed Surgical and Next Step Arthropedix.
  • Checkpoint Surgical introduced the original Checkpoint Nerve Stimulator in 2009, inspiring surgeons to think differently about nerve protection and repair procedures.
  • Checkpoint Surgical's state of the art nerve stimulation devices have become the standard of care for intraoperative nerve stimulation.

Toyobo launches major marketing initiative for Nerbridge(TM) in the U.S., setting sights on the global nerve conduit market

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
INT, Nerve, Society, ASSH, Synovial joint, Association, Time, Microsurgery, ASRM, AAHS, US FDA, Polyglycolide, Sale, PGA, Plastic, US, Environment, Baxter International, ASPN, Peripheral nervous system, American Association, FDA, Collagen, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Partnership, Regeneration, Pharmaceutical industry, Medical device

OSAKA, Japan, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyobo Co., Ltd. has launched a major U.S. marketing initiative for Nerbridge TM("the product", hereafter), a conduit for peripheral nerve regeneration.

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  • OSAKA, Japan, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyobo Co., Ltd. has launched a major U.S. marketing initiative for Nerbridge TM("the product", hereafter), a conduit for peripheral nerve regeneration.
  • The global nerve conduit market is estimated at around 150,000 units as of 2021 and has been growing at a rate of 15 percent per annum*1.
  • The U.S. accounts for about 70 percent of the share, making it the biggest market of its kind in the world.
  • A clinical multi-center registry study on digital nerve repair using a biodegradable nerve conduit of PGA with external and internal collagen scaffolding.Microsurgery.

Martin Skie, MD, Is Being Recognized By Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
Linda, Volunteering, Medicine, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University, Family, Miami University, University Orthopaedic Center, ASSH, Parent, ABOS, AMA, Microsurgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Continental, Mentorship, Deformity, Hospital, OH, CA, List of life sciences, Bachelor of Science, Forearm, Division, Dentistry, Hand, MD, Orthopedic surgery

With over 25 years of experience, Martin Skie, MD, is a respected Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery.

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  • With over 25 years of experience, Martin Skie, MD, is a respected Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery.
  • He treats traumatic wrist injuries, deformity following forearm and distal radius fractures and elbow instability, and other hand and wrist issues.
  • Additionally, Dr. Skie is the Chief of the Division of Hand and Microsurgery, and a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Toledo.
  • Remaining abreast of developments in the Orthopedic Surgery field, Dr. Skie is a member of the ABOS, ASSH, and AMA.

Martin Skie, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, November 12, 2021
Linda, Family, Volunteering, University, ASSH, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Mentorship, AMA, Forearm, Division, ABOS, Bachelor of Science, Continental, CA, List of life sciences, Hospital, Deformity, Parent, Medicine, Miami University, Loma Linda University Medical Center, University Orthopaedic Center, Microsurgery, OH, Dentistry

With over 25 years of experience, Martin Skie, MD, is a respected Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery.

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  • With over 25 years of experience, Martin Skie, MD, is a respected Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery.
  • He treats traumatic wrist injuries, deformity following forearm and distal radius fractures and elbow instability, and other hand and wrist issues.
  • Dr. Skie is additionally the Chief of the Division of Hand and Microsurgery, and a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Toledo.
  • Remaining abreast of developments in the Orthopedic Surgery field, Dr. Skie is a member of the ABOS, ASSH, and AMA.

Meetings Return to San Francisco's Moscone Center for the First Time in 18 Months

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Monday, October 25, 2021
Well, Safety, Tourism, Volunteering, Convention, Surgeon, County, Partnership, Fighter, CDA, COVID-19, California Dental Association, Travel, City, Howard Street, Association, Euclidean distance, MPI, United Airlines, Magic, Garden, SAN, Industry, Vaccination, Art, San Francisco International Airport, CEO, ASSH, News, New Taipei City Exhibition Hall, Science, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Society, Yerba Buena Gardens, Annual general meeting, Creativity, WEC, Foo Fighters, Restaurant, Westin St. Francis, Freedom Fighters, Union Square, Nightclub, Casino, Airline

From a post-meeting survey, I know that 97% of my attendees felt totally safe coming to San Francisco and meeting in Moscone Center.

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  • From a post-meeting survey, I know that 97% of my attendees felt totally safe coming to San Francisco and meeting in Moscone Center.
  • The San Francisco Travel Association has booked over 30 events at the Moscone Center for 2022.
  • In 2019, Moscone Center hosted 49 conventions and spending by the convention and meetings industry accounted for $1.9 billion, more than 18% of the total tourism spending in San Francisco.
  • The San Francisco Travel Association is the official destination marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco.