RemeOs Screw - for Trauma Fixation
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No more implant exits!
Circa 2000:
Me: Your kid sustained a displaced distal tibial epiphyseal injury
Kid’s parent: (after breakdown and consolation) What has to be done doc?
Me: It needs fixation probably with metal screws.
Kid’s parent: metal? you are going to remove it back right? ain’t there any resorbable screws?
Me: We can remove them, but after a year… resorbable screws with good strength are a distant dream as of now
Circa 2015:
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Me: We can remove them, but after a year… resorbable screws with good strength are still in the research phase
2023:
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Me: There are some FDA-approved screws! (Can you guys see the hope on parent’s face?)
Yes, guys.. bioresorbable metal screws have come a long way from research to reality. FDA for the first time approved a bioresorbable metal screw - RemeOS screw for trauma in 2023. The RemeOs screws by Bioretec represent a groundbreaking advancement in pediatric orthopaedic implants. Composed of an alloy of magnesium, calcium, and zinc—the RemeOs screws provide the necessary strength, rigidity, and hardness for heavy load-bearing, such as those required in foot and ankle surgeries. RemeOs screws gradually dissolve and are replaced by new bone tissue as the injury heals. The innovative composition and design of RemeOs screws offer superior mechanical properties compared to polymer-based bioresorbable implants, making them ideal for a variety of applications in orthopaedic trauma.
The product is new with some whitepaper reports on the company website and a few published case series. So be cautious if you are trying out guys.
