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23 Jul 2007
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., has announced a new option for
treating hip fractures: the Peak Fx™ Hip Plate System. This new
technology stabilizes the hip fracture while sparing the surrounding
tissues, which may support a faster recovery and rehabilitation.
Nearly 200,000 patients suffer the debilitating effects of
intertrochanteric fractures in the United States each year.1 Surgery to
repair these fractures can leave patients with a long, difficult
rehabilitation caused partly by damage to surrounding muscles and
tissues during surgery. In addition, many elderly fracture patients
present with weak muscles or degraded bone from osteoporosis.
The new Peak Fx™ Hip Plate System addresses these issues with a unique
low-profile tapered plate and a sleek instrument design that allows
insertion into tissues without undue trauma to surrounding muscles. The
lag screw is designed for optimum fixation to the femoral head,
addressing the need for stability and fixation even in osteoporotic
patients. The plate can be used with traditional surgical techniques or
with minimally invasive tissue-sparing techniques. The surgical
instruments used with the Peak Fx™ System have been modified to reduce
OR time and simplify the procedure.
"Given how much a hip fracture affects a patient's life, our goal with
this new technology is to repair the fracture while sparing the
surrounding tissues as much as possible to leave the muscles as strong
as they can be to support optimum recovery and rehabilitation," said
Richard Kyle, M.D., Director of Orthopaedics, Hennepin County Medical
Center. "By sparing more of the crucial tissues and vessels near the
fracture, the new system provides surgeons with a modern alternative to
nails and other devices."
About DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, is advancing the
standard of orthopaedic patient care, with a focused commitment to help
surgeons achieve excellence in surgical practice. Countless surgeons
worldwide rely upon DePuy Orthopaedics every day in their treatment of
patients. The company designs, manufactures and distributes orthopaedic
devices and supplies including hip, knee, extremity, trauma, cement,
orthobiologics, and operating room products. As a global leader in joint
replacement products, DePuy Orthopaedics is committed to Restoring
the Joy of Motion™ for patients whose mobility is restricted by
severe osteoarthritis or other debilitating injury.
Reference:
1 Kyle RF, Ellis TJ, Templeman DC, et al. "Surgical Treatment of
Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures With Associated Femoral Neck Fractures
Using a Sliding Hip Screw." Journal of Orthopedic Trauma, 2005;
19:1.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc
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