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Aesculap www.aesculap-usa.com
Booth Number: 212
Aesculap is the largest worldwide supplier of surgical
instruments. The company designs and produces surgical
instrumentation and implants for Neurosurgery, Microsurgery,
ENT, Plastic and Reconstructive, Thoracic, Micro-vascular,
Cardiovascular, Orthopedic, Laparoscopic and General
Surgeries and Central Processing. top
American Red Cross www.redcross.org
Booth Number: 209
The American Red Cross Tissue Services provides allograft
tissue, which includes bone, connective tissue, Grafton
DBM, skin and cardiovascular tissue. The mission of
the American Red Cross Tissue Services is threefold:
to promote tissue donation to meet patient need; to
adhere to high-quality procurement, processing, testing,
and distribution standards; and to make tissue available
for physicians and dentists nationwide for transplantation.
Tissue is collected from donors who have satisfied a
thorough medical history screening. Strict donor medical
criteria are based on the requirement of the Food and
Drug Administration(FDA) and the American Association
of Tissue Banks (AATB). top
Aristar, Inc. www.aristar.com
Booth Number: 112
Aristar specializes in the development of handheld
computer-based software that enables anywhere/anytime
documentation of orthopaedic patient care and sports
injuries. Products are modular allowing a low risk adoption
approach with a limited up front investment and a gradual
process of ramping up from simple coding and charge
capture to a full EMR. Significant return-on-investment
realized with low cost introductory products and a positive
physician experience with handheld computer-based documentation
justifies and facilitates the transition to more comprehensive
electronic record keeping. Primary benefits of the software
include the virtual elimination of dictation and transcription
and more timely and accurate coding and charge submission.
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Biomet, Inc. www.biomet.com
Booth Number: 117
Biomet, Inc. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture
and market products used primarily by orthopedic medical
specialists in both surgical and non-surgical therapy,
including reconstructive and fixation devices, electrical
bone growth stimulators, orthopedic support devices,
operation room supplies, general surgical instruments,
arthroscopy products, spinal implants, bone cements,
bone substitute materials, and craniomaxillofacial implants
and instruments. top
BrainLAB, Inc. www.brainlab.com
Booth Number: 205
BrainLAB is the technology leader in the manufacture
of advanced medical systems for neurosurgery and radiotherapy
with more than 500 applications worldwide. The company
has completed the challenge of developing a navigation
system specially adapted to the needs of orthopedic
surgery, using its proprietary and core technology in
IGS. BrainLAB believes that this technology will also
have a positive impact on the outcome of total hip and
total knee replacements. Technical innovation, close
attention to customer’s needs and the largest distribution
network for software-based investment products in neurosurgery
have made BrainLAB the market leader in its field. BrainLAB
offers worldwide sales and service support through distribution
channels in more than 70 countries. top
Centerpulse Orthopedics www.centerpulseorthopedics.com
Booth Number: 215
Centerpulse Orthopedics is a leading developer of implants
for hips, knees and shoulders. Centerpulse is known
for innovative technologies such as the UniSpacer™
minimally invasive knee system, Metasul® metal-on
metal and Durasul® highly crosslinked polyethylene
for the hip and knee. Its Natural-Knee® System has
been implanted in over 400,000 patients worldwide. Its
comprehensive systems for joint replacement include
more than a dozen different product lines to meet the
needs of the entire spectrum of patients: from young,
physically active people to the growing population of
elderly, less active patients. top
Corin USA www.corin.co.uk
Booth Number: 206
Corin Group and its subsidiaries design, manufacture,
and market a wide range of products for disorders of
the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow and spine, as well as
products for trauma and arthroscopy. Surgical supplies
for support of orthopaedic procedures are also available.top
DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson Company www.depuy.com
Booth Number: 107
DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson Company, is the world’s
oldest and largest orthopaedic company as a leading
designer, manufacturer and distributor of orthopaedic
devices and supplies. DePuy products are used in both
surgical and non-surgical therapies to treat patients
with musculoskeletal conditions resulting from degenerative
diseases, deformities, trauma and sports related injuries.
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Elsevier Science www.elsevier.com
Table Top Number: 3
Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Science, is proud to
present The Journal of Arthroplasty, the official journal
of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Visit us today to see the latest issue of the journal
and browse our other renowned books and periodicals
in the field of orthopedics. top
Encore Medical Corporation www.encoremed.com
Booth Number: 103
Encore is one of the fastest growing companies in the
orthopedic industry. Stop by and check out how we are
addressing options in knee surgery with the new EPIKTM
Unicondylar system. Test your knowledge of total knee
kinematics with the 3DKneeTM. Take a look at all the
alternative bearing surfaces we offer from Metal-on-Metal,
Ceramic-on-Ceramic, and Compression Molded Poly and
even a Ceramic Knee component. At the end of the line
in Shoulder options? Check out our new ReverseTM. Encore
offers full line joint reconstruction products along
with unique trauma and spine devices for uncompromised,
superior service to your orthopedic needs. top
Exactech, Inc. www.exac.com
Booth Numbers: 106 and 108
Exactech develops and markets orthopaedic implant devices,
related surgical instrumentation, and biologic materials
in the United States and 21 other countries around the
globe. Principal products of interest to the AAHKS include
the OptetrakÒ comprehensive knee system, the
AcuMatchÒ hip system featuring the M-Series modular
femoral stem, OpteformÒ formable allograft material,
and CemexÒ bone cement system. In 2002, Exactech
became the exclusive U.S. distributor of LINK Orthopaedics
devices including the MP distally fixated modular hip
and the Modular Rotational Endo Knee. Exatech’s
careful combination of innovative new designs and clinically
successful devices provides solutions for an ever-expanding
continuum of orthopaedic indications. top
Fluoroscan Imaging Systems www.hologic.com
Booth Number: 113
Fluoroscan Imaging Systems manufactures and distributes
low-intensity, real-time C-arm x-ray imaging devices
that produce high resolution images with low radiation
levels at a cost well below that of conventional X-ray
and fluoroscopy. Fluoroscan mini C-arm systems are used
by orthopedic surgeons to perform minimally invasive
surgical procedures of the extremities. top
Hayes Medical, Inc. www.hayesmed.com
Booth Number: 110
Hayes Medical, Inc. will be introducing the UniSyn™
Modular Hip System. It’s a system featuring a patented
locking mechanism utilizing tapers and an expanding
collet to connect three components into one femoral
hip stem. Also introducing, the CoCr Tibial Baseplates
for the Consensus® Knee System; available with either
a non-porous surface or with Hayes' Titanium Surface
Technology. In both configurations, CoCr is the material
of choice to interface with bone cement and the UHMWPE
insert. Hayes Medical will be exhibiting the UniSyn™
Hip System, the Consensus® Hip, and the Consensus®
Knee as well as their Patient Specific Hip System. top
Howmedica Osteonics www.howost.com
Table Top Number: 2
Howmedica Osteonics manufactures and markets orthopaedic
implants and related instrumentation for total joint
reconstruction and trauma applications. Educational
and value added services are also provided to facilitate
the effective use of the aforementioned products. top
Innomed, Inc. www.innomed.net
Table Top Number: 5
Innomed, Inc. manufactures and markets specialty orthopedic
surgical instruments and positioning devices. The company
will be exhibiting many new instruments at this year’s
meeting. top
International Biomedical, Inc. www.int-bio.com
Table Top Number: 6
International Biomedical, Inc. has been the leading
manufacturer of radiation attenuating surgical gloves
for the past 15 years. Our product is natural latex
free - no issues with latex allergies - and can be re-sterilized
using ethylene oxide. Used for medical procedures requiring
radiation protection and sterility. At only .012",
the degree of thinness and flexibility permit unsurpassed
dexterity and sensitivity. top
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
www.lww.com
Booth Number: 211
See the latest books and journals published by Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins top
MD Logic Inc. www.mdlogic.com
Booth Number: 202
MD Logic is a Windows based system using “touchscreen”
technology to create accurate and complete clinical
“Orthopeadic” documentation for all patient
visits, eliminating dictation. Immediate prescriptions
and referral letters are generated in addition to compliant
E&M codes. Physicians have the ability to add previous
information to current clinical notes. top
Millbrook Corporation www.millbrook.com
Table Top Number: 1
Since 1993, Millbrook’s award-winning software
has been the practice management solution of choice
for thousands of physicians. It has been designed to
be regulatory compliant using both client/server and
web-hosted technologies, and is also Microsoft BackOffice
certified. In May 2001 and again in 2002, TEPR named
Millbrook the best practice management system in the
U.S. In addition, Millbrook software was selected as
the best medical practice management system by the Microsoft
Healthcare Users Group for three consecutive years.
Millbrook solutions are built from the ground up on
the Microsoft Windows operating system. Millbrook’s
installed base includes physician groups of all types
and sizes. top
Omni-Tract Surgical www.omni-tract.com
Booth Number: 115
Omni-Tract® Surgical will be demonstrating the Arthro-Tract
Hip System. Omni-Tract Surgical offers new innovative
solutions to exposure during arthroplasty and hip revision
surgery by providing constant, absolute exposure of
the acetabulum. Our retractor systems give you consistent
performance on all patient sizes and reduce the staffing
requirements for most of your procedures.
Stop by our booth for a demonstration and make arrangements
to try an Omni-Tract system on your next procedure.
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Organon Sanofi-Synthelabo, LLC
Table Top Number: 4
Sanofi-Synthelabo and Organon have discovered and are
jointly developing compounds for the prevention and
treatment of Venous Thromboembolism and Arterial Thrombosis.
Stop by the booth to learn more. top
Orrex Medical Technologies, LLC www.orrexmed.com
Booth Number: 114
Orrex Medical Technologies manufactures and distributes
ECLIPSE single-use power tools for use primarily in
orthopedic procedures. Each tool is individually packaged
sterile for dependable and reliable power and torque
for all your major orthopedic cases. In addition to
Reciprocating, Sternum, and Oscillating Saws with universal
blade adaptability, Orrex Medical also supplies the
single-use ECLIPSE Drill and Reamer. For more information
please call 866-261-3100. top
Pharmacia Corporation www.pharmacia.com
Booth Number: 207
Pharmacia Corporation is a global, innovation-driven
pharmaceutical and health care company. Our products,
services and employees demonstrate the company's commitment
to improve wellness and quality of life for people around
the world. Stop by our booth to discuss Fragmin®
(dalteparin sodium injection). top
PLUS Orthopedics www.plusortho.com
Booth Number: 214
PLUS Orthopedics is featuring the SL-PLUS® cementless
femoral stem, the SLR-PLUS® and the MODULAR-PLUS®
cementless femoral revision stems, the BICON-PLUS®
acetabular cups and the BOFOR revision cup. In addition,
PLUS is exhibiting the PLUS-Bipolar, Unipolar, CCG cerclage
bands and the FREIDL gliding nail. We are exhibiting
the PLUS SOLUTION knee family consisting of the TC-PLUS™
fixed bearing knee, the RT-PLUS™ rotating hinged
knee and the UC-PLUS™ unicondylar knee. top
Precision AIR Products Company www.precisionairproducts.com
Booth Number: 204
Precision Air Products Co. brings twenty-eight years
experience manufacturing systems that protect the occupants
of operating rooms from contaminated air. If the project
involves complex renovation or new construction, we
provide the expertise to design, engineer, and install,
systems that operate correctly in order to meet our
clients’ unique requirements. We work closely with
the hospital staff, the architects, and engineers to
create designs, which meet guidelines developed by ASHRAE
and current ISO and Federal Standards.
Stop by today and see some of our designs including
our new POINT-GARD, a portable contamination control
system from Precision Air Products specifically designed
to guard against airborne contaminants. top
Pyron Technologies www.pyrontechnologies.com
Booth Number: 105
Pyron Technologies, Inc. works exclusively with orthopedic
clinics helping them improve workflow, lower their fixed
technology costs, and enhance patient care and satisfaction.
They are a nationally recognized provider of orthopedic
clinic computer technologies and understand the issues
and needs of orthopedic surgeons and their practices.
Specializing in Digital Imaging, Electronic Medical
Records, Interactive Patient Education, Website Development,
Networking, Patient and Staff Communications, Billing
/ Practice Management, Calendaring, Document Management,
and Legacy Systems Integration, Pyron Technologies can
help you plan and implement a cost-effective, long-term
IT strategy that fits your specific practice needs.
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Sanofi-Synthelabo Inc. www.sanofi-synthelabous.com
Booth Number: 213
Sanofi-Synthelabo welcomes you to Dallas! Please visit
our exhibit to speak with our staff about HYALGAN®
(sodium hyaluronate).
With sales in excess of $5.6 billion, Sanofi-Synthelabo
ranks among the top global pharmaceutical companies.
With more than 30,000 men and women in more than 100
countries, its core therapeutic areas are cardiovascular
disease and thrombosis, disorders of the central nervous
system, oncology and internal medicine.
Today, some 6,000 scientists and support staff in 15
R&D centers worldwide are working to develop some
48 new compounds of which 20 are in Phase II or III.
Sanofi-Synthelabo worldwide headquarters are in Paris,
France. U.S. headquarters are in New York, NY. top
Smith & Nephew, Inc. www.ortho.smith-nephew.com
Booth Number: 101
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics specializes in total
joint arthroplasty products such as the Genesis II and
Profix Total Knee Systems and Accuris Uni Knee and the
Spectron, Synergy and Echelon Hip Systems. Our unique
Oxinium implant material extends the life of those implants
making them suitable for younger patients.
Also available are clinical therapy products such as
Supartz joint fluid therapy for pain reduction of the
knee and enabling technologies such as Computer Assisted
Surgery. Working with the world’s leading surgeons,
Smith & Nephew develops biological solutions that
deliver improved patient benefits, shorter hospital
stays and reduced healthcare costs. top
TissueLink Medical www.TissueLink.com
Booth Numbers: 208 and 210
TissueLink Medical offers the orthopaedic surgeon a
revolutionary technology for hemostasis and sealing
tissue. An optimal tissue seal during total joint procedures
may have a positive impact on clinical outcomes associated
with blood loss, transfusions, hematoma formation, edema,
infection, swelling, pain, deep vein thrombosis, and
patient recovery. TissueLinkä technology is simple.
And simply revolutionary. TissueLink products connect
to most standard electrosurgical generators. We combine
that energy with a conductive fluid –saline. The
saline cools the tissue keeping temperatures below 100°C.
Dry electrosurgery can reach temperatures in excess
of 300°C. top
Wright Medical Technology www.wmt.com
Booth Number: 109
Wright Medical Group, Inc. is a global manufacturer
and distributor of reconstructive joint devices and
bio-orthopaedic materials, including the ADVANCE®
Total Knee System, PERFECTA® and CONSERVE® Hip
Systems, OSTEOSET® Bone Graft Substitute, ALLOMATRIX®
Injectable Putty and Swanson Small Bone and Joint Products.
In addition, Wright Medical Group, Inc. provides a wide
variety of custom implants and instruments per our customers
needs. With over 50 years in business, Wright Medical
provides a trusted name in orthopaedics. top
Zimmer, Inc. www.zimmer.com
Booth Numbers: 201 and 203
Zimmer, based in Warsaw, Indiana, is a global leader
in the design, development, manufacture and marketing
of reconstructive orthopaedic implants and fracture
management products. For the year 2001, Zimmer recorded
worldwide revenues of approximately $1.2 billion. Zimmer
was founded in 1927 and has more than 3,400 employees
worldwide. Zimmer will be displaying the many options
represented within its comprehensive hip and knee flagship
product lines–the VerSys® Hip System and the
NexGen® Complete Knee Solution. Also on display,
will be Zimmer’s orthopaedic surgery products,
including transfusion, pain management, tourniquet and
debridement systems. top
The AAHKS has made the Virtual Exhibition
and links to the 2002 Annual Meeting Exhibitors available
as a service to its Members. A company's inclusion in
the Virtual Exhibition does not represent an endorsement,
either expressed or by implication, of the product or
service nor does it indicate that the product or service
has been evaluated or approved by the AAHKS. Any representations
made regarding a product or service in the Virtual Exhibition
are made by the Exhibitor alone, and not the AAHKS.
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