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Offer Your Patients Less Invasive Bunion Surgery

Smaller incisions,1,2 less soft-tissue disruption,3-5 reduced swelling,4 decreased OR time,5 fewer wound complications6

Minimal Incisions, Maximum Benefits

Results have shown a faster postoperative recovery,1,6,7 improved cosmesis,1 and other major benefits from operating via a percutaneous approach.3-6 In addition to significant improvements to your patients' experiences, the Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy offers several operative benefits.

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Operative Benefits

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Decreased OR Time
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    On average, MIS procedures were 17 minutes shorter than open osteotomy procedures5
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Less Soft-Tissue Dissection

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    Fewer wound complications6
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    Reduced swelling4
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    Decreased risk of neurovascular and tendon injury6

Postoperative Benefits

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Increased Patient Satisfaction

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    Enhanced cosmesis with smaller scars1
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    Decreased post-op pain1
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Improved Healing

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    Shorter recovery and rehabilitation time1,6
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    Reduced need for narcotics and other pain medication1

Surgeon Training

Arthrex offers medical education courses dedicated to minimally invasive techniques

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The Procedure

A Complete System

The Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy was designed to optimize proven6 minimally invasive techniques. The complete system comes with implants and instrumentation dedicated to minimally invasive bunion correction.

Anatomical illustration of foot bones showing cut position for bunionectomy. Anatomical illustration of foot bones showing cut position for bunionectomy.

Cut

Arthrex’s low-speed, high-torque MIS power system and percutaneous burrs effectively cut bone while reducing the risk of soft-tissue damage.4

Shift

The patent-pending shifting device allows for precise shifting of the capital fragment laterally to match the patient’s correction needs.

Aanatomical overlay of foot shows Arthrex bunionectomy shifting device moving the capital fragment.
Cutaway image of foot bones shows Arthrex bunionectomy trajectory system, used to place guidewires before screws are inserted.

Aim

The trajectory system aids in the percutaneous placement of two parallel guidewires into the capital fragment for screw placement. 

Fixate

Beveled FT screws provide zero-profile fixation and allow for more robust instrumentation. 

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Anatomical illustration of beveled FT screws inserted into foot bones to repair bunion.

Products

Beveled FT Screws
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The 45° beveled head provides a zero-profile construct when fully inserted. Offered in 4.0 mm and 3.5 mm sizes. Constant thread pitch to maintain length.
The 45° beveled head provides a zero-profile construct when fully inserted. Offered in 4.0 mm and 3.5 mm sizes. Constant thread pitch to maintain length.
Power Unit

Designed for minimally invasive procedures with low-speed, high-torque settings for effective bone cutting while protecting the soft tissues.
Designed for minimally invasive procedures with low-speed, high-torque settings for effective bone cutting while protecting the soft tissues.
Instrumentation

A full line of rasps, elevators, and burrs are available for various minimally invasive applications.
A full line of rasps, elevators, and burrs are available for various minimally invasive applications.

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Wound Care

Microcurrents work with the body's natural electrical healing process to provide antimicrobial protection to reduce the risk of infection and support healing of incision sites.
Microcurrents work with the body's natural electrical healing process to provide antimicrobial protection to reduce the risk of infection and support healing of incision sites.
Beveled FT Screws
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The 45° beveled head provides a zero-profile construct when fully inserted. Offered in 4.0 mm and 3.5 mm sizes. Constant thread pitch to maintain length.
The 45° beveled head provides a zero-profile construct when fully inserted. Offered in 4.0 mm and 3.5 mm sizes. Constant thread pitch to maintain length.
Power Unit

Designed for minimally invasive procedures with low-speed, high-torque settings for effective bone cutting while protecting the soft tissues.
Designed for minimally invasive procedures with low-speed, high-torque settings for effective bone cutting while protecting the soft tissues.
Instrumentation

A full line of rasps, elevators, and burrs are available for various minimally invasive applications.
A full line of rasps, elevators, and burrs are available for various minimally invasive applications.

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Before and After X-Rays

A series of X-rays showing Arthrex MIS bunion correction results.
Hallux valgus before and after x-rays
Comparison x-rays before and after Arthrex bunionectomy
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My happiest patients are those that have had traditional open bunion surgery on one side and later have had the Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy on the other side. They are able to compare the incredible benefits of minimally invasive surgery firsthand.

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Jorge I. Acevedo, MD *

Jacksonville, FL

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The Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy has dramatically changed my practice. My patients are having less post-op pain, quicker recovery, and better cosmetic outcomes. Prior to adopting MIS techniques, I approached bunion surgery reluctantly. Now I look forward to it.

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James McWilliam, MD *

New York, NY

* Physicians are paid researchers of Arthrex, Inc.

Additional Procedures

Other minimally invasive procedures are supported by the Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy System.

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Akin osteotomy and fixation
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Hammertoe correction
Percutaneous burr resection of metatarsal shaft
Cheilectomy

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Get in touch with your local Arthrex Technology Consultant to learn more about the Arthrex Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy.

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Attend a Course

Arthrex offers medical education courses dedicated to minimally invasive techniques.

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This is not medical advice and Arthrex recommends that surgeons be trained in the use of a particular product before using it in surgery. A surgeon must always rely on their own professional judgment when deciding whether to use a particular product when treating a particular patient. A surgeon must always refer to the package insert, product label, and/or directions for use before using any Arthrex product. Postoperative management is patient-specific and dependent on the treating professional's assessment. Individual results will vary and not all patients will experience the same postoperative activity level or outcomes. Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact Arthrex if you have questions about availability of products in your area. Patient images, videos, and/or testimonials are used with written authorization from the patient.

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