40 Years Since Osseointegration Recognised
New South Wales, Australia – This year marks the 40th anniversary of osseointegration, a medical breakthrough that has transformed the field of dental and orthopaedic surgery. At the Toronto Conference in 1983, the scientific community recognized Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark’s research on osseointegration as a viable treatment for dental practice, which later paved the way for […]
Osseointegration International launches the Type D range of the OPL
Australian orthopaedics company Osseointegration International has announced a hybrid approach to the off-the-shelf versus custom-made implants debate by adding 66 new sizes to the OPL and using 3D printed implants only if needed. With advances in 3D printing, custom-made implants are becoming increasingly prominent in the orthopaedic market. Many industry insiders believe they will fully […]
Healthcare Market Watchers : Social Media ‘Not all Bad’
CommuniD, the medical device marketing company, today announced that social media is having an overwhelmingly positive effect on sufferers and patients in rehabilitation. Despite numerous headlines about the destructive effect of social media, particularly on young people, there are many positive examples of the good it is doing for peer support between individuals and their […]
Osseointegration International and Permedica Orthopaedics announce the launch of their Direct Skeletal Fixation procedure for amputees
Sydney 16/02/2022 – Australia-based Osseointegration International Pty has announced a partnership with Italian manufacturer Permedica Orthopaedics to launch the Osseointegration procedure for amputees in Italy. The team will focus on supporting surgeons and healthcare professionals throughout the entire process of bringing the amputees to a “new normality”. Direct Skeletal Fixation or Osseointegration is a surgical […]