In a pioneering new operation, a cat in the UK has become the world's first feline to receive a total knee replacement with a custom-designed implant.
Missy suffered severe injuries after being run over by a car that left her in need of surgery.
OrthoGlide(TM) Medial Knee Implant Reports Over 200 Implants
The OrthoGlide is a minimally invasive implant designed to relieve chronic, disabling pain, due to moderate osteoarthritis of the medial compartment of the knee.
The OrthoGlide is a minimally invasive implant designed to relieve chronic, disabling pain, due to moderate osteoarthritis of the medial compartment of the knee.
Dr Noel Fitzpatrick fitted the three-inch long implant, made out of stainless steel, at his clinic in Guildford after working on its design with the help of Professor Gordon Blunn and Mr Jay Meswania of OrthoFitz Implants.
"It was a case of putting Missy to sleep forever or developing an artificial knee, which had never been done before. Amputation was not an option since the other hind leg was broken in eight places," The Telegraph quoted Dr Fitzpatrick as saying.
Anti-Microbial Coating For Use Over Biomedical Devices Developed
Reserchers from Australia are under the process of developing antibacterial coated biomedical devices to reduce infections and associated health care costs.
Reserchers from Australia are under the process of developing antibacterial coated biomedical devices to reduce infections and associated health care costs.
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Can Bacteria Help Build Bones Implants?
Can bacteria help build bones implants? ‘Yes’ say scientists at the University of Birmingham.
Can bacteria help build bones implants? ‘Yes’ say scientists at the University of Birmingham.
Poor Control Over Pitch Seen in Kids With Cochlear Implants
Kids with cochlear implants in both ears may face difficulty controlling the loudness and pitch of their voices, a new Canadian study has said.
Kids with cochlear implants in both ears may face difficulty controlling the loudness and pitch of their voices, a new Canadian study has said.
