Tom Carter, MD, of The Orthopedic Clinic Association in Scottsdale Ariz., performed the clinics first meniscus replacement surgery in partnership with Active Implants using the NUsurface Meniscus Implant.
Here are five key points:
1. The surgery performed by Dr. Carter was part of the SUN trial, which has enrolled 120 patients to gain FDA approval to sell the NUsurface device.
2. NUsurface is designed to decrease and alleviate pain, delay knee replacement surgery and improve level activity in patients.
3. The implant device is being used as an investigational treatment for patients with persistent knee pain following medial meniscus surgery.
4. The Orthopedic Clinic Association is a one-stop resource for patients looking to see experts in orthopedics and sports medicine.
5. Active Implant develops orthopedic implant solutions that complement the natural biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system.