Ochsner Baton Rouge (La.) is offering a new orthopedic procedure using bio-integrative implants designed to become part of a patient’s bone, according to a report, according to an April 15 release by Baton Rouge Business Report.
Jeremy Burnham, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Ochsner Baton Rouge, is among the first in the region to perform the OSSIOfiber KneeBar procedure, which uses a mineral-based fiber implant that mimics natural bone structure.
The implant provides strength comparable to metal at the time of surgery and is gradually replaced by healthy bone tissue, according to the release. After two years, imaging shows the implant has been absorbed and replaced by bone.
The procedure is used to treat subchondral insufficiency fractures, which can cause pain and limited mobility. Patients may begin bearing weight sooner compared to traditional treatments, and the approach may reduce the need for follow-up surgeries to remove hardware.
Ochsner physicians are also using the technology in other procedures, including ACL reconstruction and sports-related injuries, particularly in younger patients, according to the release.
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