Smith+Nephew Debuts TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides

Smith+Nephew launched its TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides. Engineered using 3D Systems’ VSP surgical planning workflows, all-in-one TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides are designed to achieve a precise patient fit using fluoroscopic alignment cues and efficient instrumentation, and provide accuracy to plan.

Smith+Nephew’s TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides offer three key benefits:

• Predictability in the OR: Integrated fluoroscopic cues, guide pins and cut slot make the guide an all-in-one instrument.
• Accuracy: Fluoroscopic alignment cues and standard instrumentation transfer pins are designed to provide accuracy to plan.
• User Friendly System: Guide is designed to provide tactile feedback with medial arm wrap and precise patient fit.

Smith+Nephew partnered with 3D Systems to help design and manufacture the TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides. With more than 25 years of experience and FDA-cleared VSP surgical planning workflows, the company’s solutions have supported more than 175,000 patient-specific cases with the goal of improving outcomes and the overall patient experience.

TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides are compatible with chamfer talar implants for Smith+Nephew’s CADENCE◊ Total Ankle System and SALTO TALARIS◊ Total Ankle Prosthesis.

“We are excited to unveil our new TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides for total ankle replacement – a breakthrough to help transform the way healthcare professionals approach surgical precision and improved patient outcomes”, said Mark McMahan, Vice President of Marketing, Global Trauma & Extremities at Smith+Nephew. This advanced system is designed to offer unparalleled efficiency and accuracy, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for both surgeons and patients. The launch of our TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides further strengthens our position as a leader in the total ankle replacement market segment.”

Source: Smith+Nephew