Coffee Break: New device treats hip condition

The Commercial Appeal
November 28, 2007

Wright Medical Group has introduced a new surgical system for treating a degenerative condition called avascular necrosis of the hip.

The system from the Arlington-based medical device maker combines the firm's X-ream brand surgical instrument with its Pro-dense brand bone graft product, which promote bone tissue growth.

The surgeon first removes the diseased bone and then injects Pro-dense to fill the space. Dr. Robert Heck, of the Campbell Clinic, called the new system a "simple but important advancement" in this type of treatment.