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Major Medical Breakthrough Announcement
ZARAGOZA, Spain, March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned hand surgeon Dr.
Luis R. Scheker implanted the first prosthesis for total replacement of the
distal radio-ulnar joint. The procedure was performed in Zaragoza, at the
Hospital MAZ with the team headed by Dr. Pedro Marquina Sola.
Patented by Aptis Medical, Louisville, KY, USA, the prosthesis offers
relief for patients suffering from loss of the distal radio-ulnar joint due to
injury, degenerative or inflammatory arthritis. The prosthesis replaces the
joint between the long bones of the forearm in the area of the wrist.
The revolutionary design, combined with appropriate rehabilitation, gives
patients increased strength, movement, and freedom from pain. The joint
replacement is a modular prosthesis, semi-constrained and uncemented. It
supports and stabilizes the distal radius at the end of the ulna and adds
reproducible function and comfort, unlike previously available treatments.
Dr. Luis Scheker comments, "There is great need for pain-free range of
motion and improved lifting capacity of the forearm. In my research, I have
worked with wrist and forearm pain sufferers and have watched patients regain
strength with this new prosthesis. My patients are now able to complete simple
tasks such as pouring a glass of milk or opening doors and personal hygiene
that they were previously not able to perform. Over time, as their mobility
returns, they are able to take on chores such as heavier lifting and return to
their jobs. I am gratified to be able to give back movement and stability to
patients and I am pleased to share my procedure worldwide."
Aptis Medical developed the prosthesis with Dr. Scheker and worked
diligently to receive the CE marking in Europe and US FDA clearance. Aptis
will work with doctors globally, bringing this medical breakthrough to other
countries. Aptis CEO Bill Sandbach comments, "Initially we are working with
Kleinert Kutz Fellowship Program that reaches over 1000 doctors worldwide. We
have identified associates in Spain, the UK, Sweden, Germany, Brazil, Greece,
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Mexico who have shown great interest and
immediate need for the prosthesis. We will travel to those countries in the
coming months to conduct implants and seminars on the procedure similar to the
one we conducted today in Zaragoza."
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About Aptis Medical, Louisville, KY. http://www.Aptismedical.com. Aptis Medical
has developed a revolutionary device, the Scheker Prosthesis that can end the
pain that thousands of people with distal radio-ulnar joint disorders live
with every day. A new freedom of movement, a renewed quality of life, Aptis
brings it all together. For more information call 1-502-897-9700.
About Hospital MAZ, Zaragoza, Spain. Founded in 1905, Hospital MAZ
provides treatment to patients injured in industrial accidents and is a leader
in the field of Orthopedics, especially hand surgery and microsurgery.
