A researcher in Germany has found that there are benefits to using intraoperative three-dimensional imaging (3D), computer assisted surgery (CAS) and intraoperative pedography during foot and ankle surgery. An analysis of several ongoing experimental and prospective studies showed that the use of 3D resulted in reduction/correction and/or the correction of implant position in roughly one…

When Kaiba Gionfriddo was just a few months old, a 3D-printed device saved his life. Kaiba was born with a rare condition called tracheobronchomalacia, which meant his windpipe was weak, and would collapse and prevent air from flowing to his lungs. Researchers at the University of Michigan sought approval from the U.S. Food and Drug…

Abstract Purpose Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is an established procedure in the ankle providing satisfactory results. The development of a completely arthroscopic ACI procedure in the ankle joint made the technique easier and reduced the morbidity. The purpose of this investigation was to report the clinical results of a series of patients who underwent arthroscopic…

There is growing optimism that Congress will replace Medicare’s sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula with a new provider reimbursement system by the end of this year. One reason for the optimism is that the effort to replace SGR has support from lawmakers of both parties. The strong support for repealing SGR was seen in July,…