Pierre-Henri Flurin

📢 PRESS RELEASE Medacta is pleased to announce a new milestone in knee surgery: patients undergoing Total Knee Replacement (TKR) with the GMK SpheriKA implant using the Kinematic Alignment (KA) technique are reporting levels of satisfaction comparable to those of Total Hip Replacement (THR).  “One of our main goals as surgeons is to allow patients to forget that they ever had surgery,” stated Dr. Howell. “Thanks to combining a KA-optimized implant design that mimics the conformity of the native knee with caliper-verified Kinematic Alignment, we’re now able to return patients closely to their pre-arthritic state, giving them greater overall satisfaction and the potential for athletic function.” “We are proud to celebrate this milestone that closes the gap in patient satisfaction between knee and hip replacement,” said Francesco Siccardi, CEO of Medacta. “Our unwavering commitment to improving patient outcomes is supported by a strategic focus on collaboration with expert surgeons, which fuels our vigorous pursuit of out-of-the-box thinking innovations for minimally invasive techniques and personalized solutions.” As Medacta celebrates 10 years of success with Kinematic Alignment and Ball-in-Socket innovation, the publication of this study stands as the crowning achievement, a scientific validation of a decade dedicated to improving patient satisfaction in TKA. Read the full press release on our website: https://lnkd.in/dHimKFed

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💡 Validated by Professionals — Trusted by Practice 💡 To ensure that Suprasorb P SensiFlex delivers on its promises, 43 healthcare professionals tested the dressing on anatomical models. The outcome? Clear and compelling: ✅ All key indications confirmed — from pressure ulcers to surgical wounds ✅ Strong performance on flexibility, comfort, and secure fit — even on joints and curves ✅ Easy, hygienic handling with gloves, thanks to the 3-part peel-off film See HCP insights at a glance in our carousel 👇 #LRMed #woundcare #flexbility #WaveCutTechnology #siliconfoam #wounddressing #wounds #ulcers References / Sources: Picture 2: 1 Waring M, Butcher M. An investigation into the conformability of wound dressings. Wounds UK. 2011;7(3):14-24. 2 McNichol L, Lund C, Rosen T, Gray M. Medical adhesives and patient safety: state of the science: consensus statements for the assessment, prevention, and treatment of adhesive-related skin injuries. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2013 Jul-Aug;40(4):365-80; quiz E1-2. doi: 10.1097/WON.0b013e3182995516. PMID: 23759927. 3 Leal A, Kirby P. Blister formation on primary wound closure sites: a comparison of two dressings. Wounds UK 2008; 4(2):31–37. 4 Gupta SK, Lee S, Moseley LG. Postoperative wound blistering: is there a link with dressing usage? Journal of Wound Care. 2002;11(7):271–273. doi:10.12968/ jowc.2002.11.7.26413. Picture 3 & 4: * Based on computer model data. ** Not included with Suprasorb P SensiFlex border lite.

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Do lumbar epidural steroid injections still work when the MRI is “normal”? A recent study in Interventional Pain Medicine (Cohen et al, 2025) addressed an important gap: what happens when patients present with clear radicular symptoms but little or no pathology on MRI? The team compared outcomes of epidural steroid injections (ESIs) in two groups: • Near-normal MRI: minimal or no nerve root compression • Abnormal MRI: clear concordant pathology Key findings at 12 weeks: • No significant difference in leg or back pain reduction between groups • Functional improvement (ODI) was actually greater in the near-normal MRI group • Overall success rates were lower than in larger historical ESI cohorts Why this matters: Guidelines allow ESI based on clinical radicular pain, not just imaging. Yet payors and clinicians often feel pressured to rely on scans. This study reinforces that MRI is an adjunct, not a gatekeeper. Patients with “normal” imaging can still experience genuine radicular pain and sometimes benefit, but expectations need to be carefully managed. Our view at Pain Specialists Australia: Imaging cannot substitute for clinical judgement. The challenge is selecting the right patients, recognising when central sensitisation or somatisation may be driving symptoms, and communicating the likely variability in outcomes. Reference: Cohen SP, Keshwani AA, Khan D, Stojanovic MP. Lumbar epidural steroid injections for lumbosacral radicular pain in patients with normal imaging: A propensity-matched study. Interv Pain Med. 2025. How do you approach decision-making when clinical symptoms and imaging do not align? We’re here when standard therapy fails. https://ow.ly/XOpK50WWoLp

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Navigating Patellar Instability: A Current Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment 🦵✨ This EFORT Open Reviews article delivers a critical update on Patellar Instability, outlining a systematic approach to this challenging clinical entity. This article highlights advancements in diagnostic imaging and tailored surgical strategies. Key insights from the publication: Comprehensive Risk Factor Assessment: Identifies primary (trochlear dysplasia, patella alta, increased TT–TG distance) and secondary anatomical predispositions. MRI as Gold Standard: Emphasizes MRI's crucial role for precise, quantitative assessment of all key risk factors in one examination 🔬, facilitating accurate diagnosis and surgical planning. "Menu à la Carte" Treatment: Advocates for an individualized approach 📝, statistically guiding treatment decisions by addressing each patient's most relevant anatomical risk factors. Cornerstone of Surgery: Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is systematically included in operative management for objective patellar instability (OPI). Advanced Surgical Techniques: Details various procedures like Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy (TTO) for medialization/distalisation, Trochleoplasty for trochlear morphology correction, and consideration of lower limb osteotomies for rotational/valgus deformities. This article provides orthopaedic surgeons with a robust framework for managing patellar instability, moving towards more precise and effective patient outcomes. 🔗 Read the full article ➡️ https://bit.ly/EOR250607 🧑‍🎓Author(s): David H Dejour, David Mazy, Tomas Pineda, Nicolas Cance, Michael J Dan, and Edoardo Giovannetti de Sanctis 🔔 Stay at the forefront of orthopaedic research – subscribe to EOR updates: https://lnkd.in/efzSA_4u #EFORT #EORJournal #MedicalEducation #PatellarInstability #KneeSurgery #Orthopaedics #SportsMedicine #MPFL #TrochlearDysplasia #PatellaAlta #MRI

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