In addition to the modeling features , the CORI Surgical System includes a handheld device with which surgeons can shape the bone for fitting of the knee implants . Bullock noted that this design offers a powerful combination : the surgeon ’ s trained hand and the system ’ s digital technology .
As part of their joint replacement procedures , patients may receive implants made of OXINIUM™ Oxidized Zirconium , a cutting-edge material available only from Smith + Nephew . According to Bullock , OXINIUM implants for the knee and hip have a strong record of performance and durability , including for patients who have concerns about implant materials .
To learn more , call 304-691-1262 . as revision knee surgery ,” said Matthew Bullock , DO , Marshall Health orthopaedic surgeon at CHH and associate professor at the Marshall University Joan C . Edwards School of Medicine . “ The CORI Surgical System has specific software that enables surgeons to map out the knee area during surgery instead of using a CT scan . After the mapping process , surgeons have an accurate model of the patient ’ s knee that allows the surgery to be fully customized to the patient .”
Image : Orthopaedic surgeons Alexander Caughran , MD , and Matthew Bullock , DO , now offer the latest Smith + Nephew CORI Surgical System for knee and hip replacements .
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