|
|
|
Contact Information:
|
5677 Airline Road
Arlington
TN
38002
United States
901-867-9971
|
|
Company Type:
|
PUBLIC
|
|
Company Description:
|
We are a global orthopaedic medical device company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of reconstructive joint devices and biologics. Wright’s product offerings include large joint implants for the hip and knee; extremity implants for the hand, elbow, shoulder, foot and ankle; and both synthetic and tissue-based bone graft substitute materials.
Headquartered in Arlington, Tennessee, Wright has been in business for more than 50 years and has approximately 1,000 employees. Wright's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "WMGI."
Wright Medical Group, Inc. is proud to share with its customers, employees and stockholders pertinent Investor information, legal statements and employment opportunities. We hope you enjoy learning more about us, and our commitment to evolving medical breakthroughs in the orthopaedic industry.
|
|
Website: |
http://www.wmt.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
Related Products:
|
|
|
|
|
Related Resources:
|
|
|
|
Case Study
|
CONSERVE® Hemi-Resurfacing Arthroplasty - Alternatives to Total Hip Replacement Case Study
Hemi-resurfacing has been performed around the world for many years with much success. The concept of resurfacing is meant to give patients with Avascular Necrosis (AVN) or Osteonecrosis an alternative to THR. Often these AVN patients are very young and we know from experience that a total hip replacement will most likely not last these patients their entire life.
read more...
|
|
SWANSON Titanium Lunate Implant Case Study
INTRODUCTION
The Swanson titanium lunate implant arthroplasty helps provide a functional balance of stability/mobility, and improved strength and pain-relief. The spacer implant supports the relationship of adjacent carpal bones, restores the radiolunate articulation, and allows selective intercarpal stabilization procedures, such as scaphocapitate or S-T-T fusion.
read more...
|
|
ADVANCE® Medial-Pivot Knee Case Study
Study Objective | Assess and compare range of motion (ROM) data for the ADVANCE® Medial-Pivot with 5 contemporary knee designs through a multi-center study group. Each surgeon site collected data and reported on a series of total knee replacements with 2 implant designs.
read more...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product Literature
|
Odyssey Minimally Invasive Hip Systems
The most recent journey of discovery in total joint replacement is a move towards minimally invasive and tissue sparing techniques. These techniques are designed to get total joint recipients back to a normal life quicker.
read more...
|
|
LINEAGE® Acetabular Cup System (Polyethylene) Product Literature
Joint stability and proper center of rotation are critical requirements for a successful total hip replacement. The LINEAGE® Acetabular System with UHMWPE liners provide lipped options for increased femoral head coverage promoting a stable joint. Standard and lateralized options allow the center of rotation to be re-established, further aiding in optimum joint mechanics.
read more...
|
|
OSTEOSET® 2 DBM BONE GRAFT SUBSTITUTE WITH BIOASSAYED DBM Product Literature
OSTEOSET® 2 DBM graft is a unique bone graft substitute incorporating demineralized bone matrix (approximately 53 percentage by volume) into OSTEOSET® surgical-grade calcium sulfate pellets. These two bone graftmaterials, each with a long clinical history, provide an ideal combination of osteoinduction and osteoconduction for guided bone regeneration.
read more...
|
|
PERFECTA® Total Hip System Product Literature
As the name states, the PERFECTA® IMC Dual Offset System provides additional offset options...purely. Rather than adjusting neck angle, in the PERFECTA® IMC Dual Offset System the neck is simply shifted medially, thereby affecting offset only, while preserving pre-established leg length.
read more...
|
|
ODYSSEY™ Tissue Preserving Initiative Product Literature
ODYSSEYSM is a journey of discovery. The most recent journey of discovery in total joint replacement is a move towards minimally-invasive and tissue sparing techniques. These techniques are designed to get total joint recipients back to a normal life quicker. The ODYSSEYSM Tissue Preserving Initiative consists of a series of surgical implants and techniques designed to help our surgeon customers get their patients back on their feet quicker. No other company has focused on the implants when
read more...
|
|
PATH® Minimally Invasive Total Hip Arthroplasty Product Literature
Surgical Technique
Initial Incision
The greater trochanter is palpated and outlined using a marking pen. | Figure 4 The Incision Template (p/n 20070034) is aligned over the outline, and the incision location is then marked with a marking pen. The length of the skin incision will vary depending on patient size and surgeon experience. When attempting the procedure for the fi rst time, a 4-5 inch skin incision is a reasonable length with which to begin. The incision is made with the hip fl exed to
read more...
|
|
HUNTER™ Active / Passive Tendon Implants Product Literature
A Consistently Reliable Method of Scarred Salvaging Scarred Tendon Systems
Designed for temporary use in reconstruction of extension and flexor tendon based on a two stage procedure.
Active tendons allow use of hand during rehabilitation thereby:
• Increasing patient motivation to comply with therapy.
• Reducing loss of range of motion before autogenous graft implantation.
• Reducing proximal juncture adhesion at the site of motor tendon sheath.
• Allowing active evaluation of the pulley syste
read more...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Surgical Technique
|
Flexible Finger Joint Implant Surgical Technique
The Swanson Finger Joint Implant is a flexible intramedullary-stemmed, one-piece implant developed as an adjunct to resection arthroplasty to help restore function to hands disabled by rheumatoid, degenerative or traumatic arthritis.
read more...
|
|
SWANSON Flex Finger Joint Implant Surgical Technique
specific PRECAUTIONS
Fitting of the grommet requires a precise press-fit. It must be accurately centered, otherwise it may impinge the cortex in the intramedullary canal on one side and could cause bone resorption. Unless the shoulders of the grommet can be fitted into metaphyseal bone, rotation of the grommet could occur.
read more...
|
|
Swanson Titanium Great Toe Implant Surgical Technique
Swanson Titanium Great Toe Implant Surgical Technique:
general PRECAUTIONS
The potential for complications or adverse reactions with any implant can be minimized, by following the instructions for use provided in product literature.
read more...
|
|
Swanson Flexible Hinge Toe Implants Surgical Technique
Swanson Flexible Hinge Toe Implants Surgical Technique:
general PRECAUTIONS
The potential for complications or adverse reactions with any implant can be minimized by following the instructions for use provided in product literature.
read more...
|
|
LPT® Great Toe Implants Surgical Technique
Surgical Technique:
Incision and Exposure
A 5cm dorsal medial incision is made just medial to the extensor hallucis tendon | Figure 1. Appropriate dissection is used to expose the joint capsule. Careful preservation of the superficial vessels and nerves is undertaken. The skin is retracted and an incision is made to the bone, in-line with the skin incision.
read more...
|
|
Swanson II Wrist Joint Implant Surgical Technique
The Swanson II Wrist Joint Implant is a one-piece intramedullary stemmed implant fabricated from implant grade silicone elastomer. It is designed for use in implant resection arthroplasty of the radiocarpal joint.
The Swanson II Wrist Joint Implant is available in five sizes to satisfy most anatomical requirements.
read more...
|
|
SWANSON Basal Thumb Implant Surgical Technique
SURGICAL PROCEDURE
A 7 to 8cm longitudinal incision centered over the trapezium compartment is made parallel to the extensor pollicis brevis tendon. The incision starts approximately 2cms above the trapeziometacarpal joint and is carried proximally and ulnarly to the distal wrist crease.
read more...
|
|
Swanson Titanium Radial Head Implant Surgical Technique
SURGICAL PROCEDURE
Through a dorsolateral incision, the radiohumeral joint is exposed between the anconeus and extensor carpi ulnaris muscles, carefully preserving the motor branch of the radial nerve (posterior interosseous nerve) that passes at the radial neck. Under the protection of retractors, the radial head is resected at the epiphyseal-metaphyseal junction.
read more...
|
|
REPIPHYSIS™ LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM FOR THE SKELETALLY IMMATURE Surgical Technique
The REPIPHYSIS Limb Salvage System offers a practical solution for skeletally immature children with tumors in the femur and/or tibia. REPIPHYSIS Limb Salvage System is an expandable endoprosthesis that allows the surgeon to maintain equal limb length throughout the child's growth years. After the REPIPHYSIS Limb Salvage System is implanted, the expansions are noninvasive.
read more...
|
|
GLADIATOR™ Bipolar Hip System Surgical Technique
Surgical Technique:
Size the Acetabulum
Acetabular sizing is recommended using preoperative templates, the excised femoral head, or the trial shells. When using trial shells attach the Acetabular Sizer handle to the appropriate trial shell and size the acetaulum. When using the excised femoral head, use measuring calipers to determine the diameter of the head.
read more...
|
|
DYNASTY™ Acetabular Cup System Surgical Technique
Surgical Technique:
Preparation of the Acetabulum
Ream the acetabulum sequentially, starting with the smallest reamer that conforms to the acetabular cavity. Gradually enlarge the acetabulum by reaming articular cartilage until a continuous surface of cancellous bone is exposed.
read more...
|
|
Swanson Hammertoe Implant Surgical Technique
Surgical Procedure:
INCISION AND EXPOSURE
Surgery may be performed under local anesthesia utilizing a digital block at the base of the involved digit. A total of 2cc of lidocaine hydrochloride 2 percentage is sufficient to give adequate anesthesia. Two semi-elliptical incisions are made over the proximal interphalangeal joint of the hammertoe.
read more...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|