Studies Include Reverse Shoulder Surgery, Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, and Impact of ExactechGPS® Computer Assisted Technology in Orthopaedic Surgery
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exactech Inc. (Nasdaq:EXAC), a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products for extremities, knee, hip, spine and biologic materials, will present more than 25 scientific posters and presentations regarding its latest product and instrumentation advancements as well as the use of ExactechGPS® computer assisted technology in orthopaedic surgery during the 2016 Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) annual meeting, March 5 – 8 in Orlando, Fla.
“The wide-ranging scope and quality of these studies are a great example of the way Exactech employees embody our value of innovation and our commitment to improving patient outcomes with proven advancements”
Research included cadaveric computer-controlled studies, clinical outcome studies and bench test studies with topics ranging from reverse shoulder surgery and hip and knee arthroplasty to the impact of computer assisted surgery and alternatives for cartilage repair.
“The wide-ranging scope and quality of these studies are a great example of the way Exactech employees embody our value of innovation and our commitment to improving patient outcomes with proven advancements,” said Exactech Co-founder and Executive Vice President of Research and Development Gary Miller, PhD. “It’s rewarding to see both basic scientific and clinical information that result from collaboration among our scientists, engineers and surgeon partners. I’m proud to see these teams recognized for the contributions they are making to our field.”
About Exactech
Based in Gainesville, Fla., Exactech develops and markets orthopaedic implant devices, related surgical instruments and biologic materials and services to hospitals and physicians. The company manufactures many of its orthopaedic devices at its Gainesville facility. Exactech’s orthopaedic products are used in the restoration of bones and joints that have deteriorated as a result of injury or diseases such as arthritis. Exactech markets its products in the United States, in addition to more than 30 markets in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Additional information about Exactech, Inc. can be found at http://www.exac.com. Copies of Exactech’s press releases, SEC filings, current price quotes and other valuable information for investors may be found at http://www.exac.com and http://www.hawkassociates.com.
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