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Patient Has Success with Partial Shoulder Replacement (HemiCAP)
We’d like to introduce you to our newest Shoulder HemiCAP Patient Testimonial, David Kull. He shares his journey below:
“Since early childhood, sports have been, and continue to be, a big part of my life. I played baseball and football in high school in San Jose, Calif., and one year of football at the University of California, Davis. I have worked as a sports journalist since 1989 — the past 21 years at ESPN. For 11 of those years, I coordinated coverage of Major League Baseball for ESPN Digital Media. A year ago, however, my job changed, and I now run the editorial team that handles personalization for Digital and Print Media.
When my oldest son, Kyle, reached high school at The Master’s School, a small, private Christian school in West Simsbury, CT, the school didn’t have a high school baseball team, and baseball was his main sport. So with the full support of the school’s athletic director, I started the high school program there in 2006. I coached the varsity team for four years and threw batting practice to my players nearly every day without any hint of a shoulder problem. Within two years, though, my shoulder began throbbing when I slept at night. At the same time, it didn’t help that I was following a Crossfit-like training program that placed a lot of stress on my shoulder.
I soon made an appointment with my physician, who referred me to a local shoulder surgeon, Dr. Clinton Jambor. He initially had me try physical therapy, but after about six months the PT had little impact. Although my MRIs failed to show anything significantly wrong with the shoulder, Dr. Jambor performed arthroscopic surgery and found that osteoarthritis had eaten away all my cartilage. For more advanced treatment, he then referred me to Dr. Gus Mazzocca, who wanted to start me off with a PRP injection. It helped ease the pain for a few months, but then the pain returned. He gave me a second PRP injection that made less of a difference than the first.
At this point I was concerned; as a gift for my 50th birthday, I was scheduled to go to my first Oakland A’s fantasy baseball camp in January of 2016, and my aching shoulder made it too painful for me to throw a baseball. A few weeks before fantasy camp, Dr. Mazzocca gave me a third PRP injection. We also discussed my options in case the injection didn’t work, and I scheduled an appointment after my return from camp. I ended up pitching three innings at camp, but I was practically wincing with every pitch. It was obvious the last injection offered no relief. When I met with Dr. Mazzocca again after camp, I decided to schedule the Shoulder HemiCAP Surgery because it was the more conservative surgical approach and I could always get a total shoulder replacement later if the partial replacement was ineffective.
I underwent surgery on March 23, 2016, and began physical therapy within a week after the procedure. I was eager to do everything my physical therapist told me to do, both during my twice-weekly appointments and on my own, because I was determined to return to fantasy camp the next year and pitch with little hindrance or pain. I followed the stretching and strengthening exercises religiously, but I apparently developed some scar tissue that was causing me some irritation.
Nevertheless, I began to do some light throwing in September. I threw 30 balls into a net 30 feet away at about 50 percent effort three times a week and then slowly built up the volume, the distance and the intensity each week. By early December, I was throwing off a mound at an indoor baseball facility three times a week. I was also hitting regularly and following a rigorous workout routine that didn’t tax my shoulder. I was still experiencing pain in my shoulder a month before leaving for camp, so I went back to Dr. Mazzocca’s office and received a cortisone shot. It didn’t help.
Regardless, when I went back to camp in mid-January, I was adamant that my shoulder wouldn’t slow me down. I had a notebook in which I wrote down goals each day. One of them was, “performance over pain.” While I still felt some pain in the shoulder and I couldn’t throw nearly as hard as I would like, the shoulder was in far better condition than it was the year before. I was able to pitch 11 innings over a five-day span. I gave up four runs in one inning, but I never gave up a run in any of the other 10 innings. Three of those innings came in the championship game, which my team won 11-3. After that game, I then won the camp’s Home Run Derby, and I was later named camp MVP at the awards banquet.
I was pleased with how well my shoulder had responded and enabled me to play at a higher level than the year before. Now, I’m determined to return to camp again next January. Right now my shoulder is at about 75 percent, and I still experience some discomfort. But I’m working hard every day to continue improving the flexibility and strength of the shoulder. I’m also planning to try other physical challenges, such as a Tough Mudder, before the end of the 2017.”
For more information on how the Shoulder HemiCAP or OVO Stemless Total Shoulder Systems could be right for you, Click here!
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Science Reconfirms Benefits of Shoulder Inlay Glenoid Arthroplasty For Active Patients
Franklin, MA., May 10, 2017 – Arthrosurface, Inc., the Global Leader in Inlay Glenoid Arthroplasty announced new evidence showing dramatic differences between the company’s inlay glenoid technology and the standard of care in total shoulder replacement.
According to a comparative study in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, the inlay glenoid (socket) design was far superior to the onlay alternative with respect to the biomechanical stability. “Increased stress on the implant edge resulted in loosening of all onlays through a roc
king horse phenomenon, whereas none of the inlays became loose during testing” said the lead author Jeffrey Gagliano, MD from the Boulder Bone and Joint in Colorado. Richard Hawkins, MD, from the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, Greenville, SC and senior author of the study concluded, “given the results of the study, future research and development should be directed toward inlay glenoid prosthetic design, matching native anatomy and size variation.”
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates about 53,000 people in the United States have shoulder replacement surgery each year. The benefits of replacing both sides of the joint with a total shoulder arthroplasty have been well established, however, glenoid loosening remains the Achilles Heel of the procedure.
“According to the literature, 2-10% of patients treated with a standard total shoulder replacement will require a revision procedure within the first decade following surgery due to onlay glenoid component loosening. Inlay arthroplasty may provide a solution to lower the revision burden on patients and the healthcare system,” said Matthias Schurhoff, VP of Clinical Operations and Scientific Affairs at Arthrosurface.
The company’s OVO Primary Stemless Shoulder System with inlay glenoid replacement was launched in the US in 2009 and has experienced excellent surgeon adoption. The inherent advantages are particularly well suited for younger and active patients requiring shoulder joint replacement surgery.
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WristMotion Patient Returns to Competitive Softball
We’d like to introduce you to Jerry! Jerry, a 76 year old competitive softball player, suffered from severe wrist pain for years. Eventually, he was confined to the bench during softball and everyday tasks (that we tend to take for granted), such as tying his shoes and driving, became painful and cumbersome.
A few years ago Jerry made an appointment with Dr. In Sok Yi at Peak Orthopedics in Colorado. Back then, the only option was to fuse (four-corner fusion) his wrist joint, which would considerably restrict his range of motion and activity level. He wasn’t ready to accept that his softball days were over so he decided to postpone surgery as long as possible.
In 2015 the pain became unbearable. Jerry returned to Dr. Yi who introduced a new solution that had recently been cleared by the FDA, the Arthrosurface WristMotion Hemiarthroplasty Implant system. The WristMotion Implant solution, unlike a four-corner fusion, would allow Jerry to maintain his range of motion and return to the activities he was missing. The WristMotion Hemiarthroplasty Implant is performed in conjunction with a Proximal Row Carpectomy (PRC) to replace an arthritic or incongruent capitate (wrist). It expands the treatment options for Type II and III scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) and scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC) wrists.
A little over a year after his surgery, Jerry is back playing softball, pitching, batting and playing first base! Watch his full journey in the video below:
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Arthrosurface acquires an acellular dermal technology from WASAS, LLC
FRANKLIN, Mass., Oct. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Arthrosurface, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an acellular dermal stabilization technology, including the intellectual property rights to and associated with this technology, from WASAS, LLC based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Arthrosurface plans to use this technology to develop and market a platform of novel methods to be used to correct orthopedic challenges in multiple therapeutic areas.
Acellular dermis is derived from a human source, a process is used to remove cells and retain portions of the extracellular matrix (ECM). Dermal allografts have a history of human use in a wide range of clinical indications.
“The availability of this allograft to Arthrosurface will allow us to execute on a pipeline of clinical applications that we have identified with our surgeon partners over the past several years,” said Steve Ek, CEO of Arthrosurface.
About Arthrosurface
Arthrosurface, Inc. is a global orthopedic medical technology business providing a broad portfolio of essential products and instrumentation used to treat upper and lower extremity orthopedic conditions caused by trauma, injury and arthritic disease. The product offerings include devices, instruments and orthobiologics designed to preserve and restore the joints so patients can regain and maintain an active lifestyle. The Company offers a variety of unique systems that provide less invasive technologies for surgeons that can be used to treat a wide range of joint conditions. Founded in 2002, Arthrosurface markets and distributes its products in the US and around the world and has succeeded in helping patients return to activity for over 13 years. For more information, please go to our website at www.arthrosurface.com
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WristMotion Patient Swings Away Severe Wrist Pain!
Everyone, meet Stephen!
Stephen was suffering from severe wrist pain and rheumatoid arthritis due to years of working at a nuclear power plant where he was turning valves on a daily basis. After retirement, the pain in his wrist reached an excruciating level, such that he was unable to perform daily activities (that are often taken for granted), such as driving and writing.
Stephen decided to make an appointment with Dr. Randall Culp, MD from the Philadelphia Hand Center. Dr. Culp presented Stephen with 2 options; a wrist fusion OR the motion preserving WristMotion implant procedure. Not wanting to give up the motion in his wrist, Stephen opted for the WristMotion Implant (performed in conjunction with a Proximal Row Carpectomy or PRC).
Stephen was able to go home the same day of surgery (only 6 hours in the hospital!) and was on the road to recovery. Now, his grip strength in both hands is equal again and he is back to gardening, golfing and enjoying a pain-free retirement!
Watch his full story here:
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7 Tips to Avoid Joint Pain While Wrapping Presents
It’s that time of the year again! The holidays are here and people are frantically trying to cross things off their to-do lists. With Christmas just four days away many of us haven’t finished our shopping never mind started gift wrapping. So, while the Holidays can feel chaotic between parties, shopping for gifts and preparing food, the presents in our closets aren’t going to wrap themselves!
Wrapping presents can be a tedious task, but for those suffering from arthritis or undiagnosed joint pain, it becomes a very difficult and painful activity. Believe it or not, gift wrapping can cause fatigue, painful flare ups, a sore back, inflammation and pain especially in our hands and wrists.
Consider using these tips to help make your gift-wrapping experience less painful:
- Have the store or local mall wrap your gifts. If you are still shopping, have the store gift wrap your items. Some shopping malls even have kiosks that wrap gifts for people.
- Pace Yourself. Take advantage of the four days left by spreading out your wrapping. Set a goal for yourself: wrap only a few presents each day.
- Create a gift-wrapping station. Clear off your kitchen table and keep everything you need close by (within arm’s reach).
- Use the right materials. The American Occupational Therapy Association recommends that you use specific products to help make gift wrapping easier on your joints: FiskarsEasy Action Micro Tip Scissors, Scotch Pop-up Tape Handband Dispenser and flat sheets of wrapping paper instead of rolls.
- Listen to your body. Take breaks and stretch in between wrapping each present.
- Host a gift-wrapping party. There is nothing wrong with asking a family member or friend to help wrap your presents. Wrapping presents can be a lot of fun with Christmas carols, hot chocolate and Christmas cookies.
- Boycott Wrapping Paper. Stores sell a variety of beautiful gift boxes, gift bags and festive tissue paper. Consider using gift boxes and bags this year. They are just as good as wrapping paper, especially if it means less pain and a more enjoyable Holiday!
Happy Holidays from the Arthrosurface Team!
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Seasonal Allergies and Joint Pain
Spring is here! With warmer days ahead, trees and flowers will begin to bud, which also means that the dreaded allergy season is right around the corner. Soon enough there will be runny noses, scratchy throats, watery eyes and, for some of you, joint pain. You read that right, seasonal allergies and joint pain! While not often associated with one another, the two actually are related and taking the time to understand the connection can help you prevent them.
What Are Allergies?
In the United States, allergies are typically heightened from March to early summer. Some common substances that cause allergies are pollen, dust, nuts, mold and bee venom. These substances are referred to as allergens, and to combat these your immune system produces antibodies that will help protect you from infections. Antibodies travel to your cells and cause them to release chemicals called histamines that help get rid of those allergens. Histamines cause inflammation so when you come in contact with allergens, you experience inflammation of your sinuses, skin, joints, and respiratory airways. This is why the most common allergy symptoms include the following:
- Nasal congestion
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Runny Nose
- Itchy throat
- Itchy skin
- Watery or itchy eyes
- Joint, back and neck pain
- Hives
- Fatigue
Do Seasonal Allergies Really Cause Back, Neck and Joint Pain?
Absolutely! There are plenty of ways that seasonal allergies can cause back, neck and joint pain. The truth is that joint pain is unavoidable when allergies cause inflammation. During this time of the year, some people suffer from inflammation because your body is working hard to flush out the foreign allergens. As a result, this inflammation causes pain in your joints.
Fatigue can also explain why you feel joint pain during allergy season. Your body is working very hard to fight those allergens, as a result becomes exhausted, and this may cause your joint pain to feel worse.
Coughing, sneezing, and wheezing may also cause you to suffer from muscle, joint and neck pain.
Tips to Help Manage Your Seasonal Allergies to Avoid Joint Pain
- Monitor Pollen Counts. Try to stay indoors when pollen levels are highest (between 10AM and 4PM). You can check the daily pollen counts and forecasts online. The weather channel has a free personalized allergy tracker.
- Shower after being outdoors. This helps reduce the allergens that you bring into your home. Additionally, wash your hair before bed, to avoid getting allergens on your pillows and sheets.
- Don’t forget about your pets! Your pets can bring in pollen and mold on their fur, so bathing and grooming them can keep those allergen levels down. If your pets enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors, keep them out of your bedroom so you can keep allergens out of your bedding.
- Keep the windows in your home closed in order to keep allergens from drifting in from outside. Try running the air conditioner instead.
- Track your allergens. Keeping track of all of your activities and the time of day that your symptoms occur. This can help your doctor identify systems in order to help you manage your symptoms.
- Take allergy medicines. Antihistamines block your body’s response to allergies and typically work within an hour. Nasal spray is an option for more severe allergy symptoms. Your doctor may also recommend allergy shots if other medicines can’t relieve your symptoms.
- Stay ahead of the game! If you know you typically get allergies in the springtime, start taking your allergy medicine early on, before the season begins. This ensures that the medicine will be in your system by the time you need it.
If your joint pain persists outside of allergy season, it might be time to see an orthopedic surgeon. You can use our Find A Doctor tool to search for one in your area.
Sources
https://www.jointhealthmagazine.com/how-is-joint-pain-tied-to-allergies.html
https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with/rheumatoid-arthritis-and-seasonal-allergies/
https://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/5-ways-to-beat-spring-allergies#1
https://www.webmd.com/allergies/what-are-histamines#1
https://www.zyrtec.com/living-with-allergies/outdoor/reduce-outdoor-allergy-triggers
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Arthrosurface Gains FDA Clearance of OVOMotion™ Shoulder Arthroplasty System
FRANKLIN, Mass., April 18, 2018 – Arthrosurface® announced today that The Company received FDA 510(k) Clearance to market the OVOMotion
Shoulder Arthroplasty System. This stemless total shoulder system provides the surgeon with an approach that results in increased exposure to the glenoid, minimizes bone removal, and is designed for patients with painful and/or severely disabled shoulder joints resulting from arthritis, traumatic events or AVN.
“This truly is a revolutionary stemless total shoulder, which combines the concept of anatomic restoration with an aspherical head design that more closely replicates patient anatomy but also allows improved joint access for ease of preparation of the glenoid,” said Dr. Anthony Miniaci, MD.
The OVOMotion Shoulder Arthroplasty System is cleared for use in conjunction with the novel Arthrosurface Inlay Glenoid System and according to a comparative study published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, the inlay glenoid (socket) design was far superior to the onlay alternative with respect to the biomechanical stability.
Steve Ek, CEO said, “The OVOMotion Shoulder Arthroplasty System is intended to be the first of a three-element modular stemless system that will ultimately allow surgeons to intra-operatively choose between stemless, traditional and reverse options.”
About Arthrosurface
Arthrosurface, Inc. is a global orthopedic medical technology business providing a broad portfolio of essential products and instrumentation used to treat upper and lower extremity orthopedic conditions caused by trauma, injury and arthritic disease. The product offerings include joint preservation implants, instruments and orthobiologics. Founded in 2002, Arthrosurface markets and distributes its products in the US and around the world and has succeeded in helping patients return to activity for over 14 years. For more information, please visit our website at www.arthrosurface.com
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The OVO Shoulder Implant is a Home Run for Larry!
Meet Larry Whitcomb, our latest shoulder OVO patient testimonial!
Larry maintains a very active lifestyle; he plays competitive softball, does CrossFit, coaches multiple high school sports teams and owns an automotive repair shop in California. Larry injured his shoulder doing CrossFit and as his injury got progressively worse things like sleeping on his right side, and even lifting his arm above his head became impossible.
Larry made an appointment with Dr. Britt Miller, MD, from Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center in Fontana, CA to see what his options were. As Larry was not interested in losing his active lifestyle due to the more traditional Shoulder Replacement options, Dr. Miller suggested the OVO Stemless Total Shoulder, an active alternative to a total shoulder replacement.
Only 3 months after surgery, the OVO implant allowed Larry to get back to the things he loves, softball and CrossFit. His range of motion was completely restored! Even his softball teammates noticed an amazing difference in his athletic ability since the surgery. Because of his injury, Larry was not able to get any power behind his swing but now Larry is hitting home runs!
The OVO has changed Larry’s life and after years of shoulder pain he says that, “it is literally like having a new body!”
Watch his full story in the video below:
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