Naples, Florida-based Arthrex designed TightRope for the surgical treatment of orthopedic injuries. According to a news release, it’s the first and only fixation device for ACL injuries cleared for pediatric use.
The company worked with orthopedic surgeons from the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). It developed techniques and instrumentation for ACL surgery with Dr. Frank Cordasco and Dr. Daniel Green of HSS. These include guides for addressing a growing population of young athletes facing ACL injuries.
“For more than a decade, Arthrex has worked closely with leading orthopedic surgeons from HSS to develop minimally invasive solutions for pediatric and young adolescent ACL surgery,” said Arthrex President and founder Reinhold Schmieding. “We are proud to partner with…