Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces the launch of its TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides, giving surgeons a predictable and efficient option to help plan and perform total ankle replacement (TAR) procedures. Engineered using 3D Systems’ VSP^® surgical planning workflows, all-in-one TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides are designed to achieve a precise patient fit using fluoroscopic alignment cues and efficient instrumentation, and provide accuracy to plan.^1-8

Total ankle replacements are historically uncommon, preferring non-surgical techniques or arthrodesis due to the complexity of the procedure that results from differing patient anatomies. However, the global market trajectory (CAGR of 6.98% through 2031)⁹ is being bolstered by the rising prevalence of osteoarthritis in adults and influenced by growing patient preference for joint preservation and restoration.

Smith+Nephew’s TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides are poised to support the growing TAR market segment due to three key benefits:

• Predictability in the OR: Integrated fluoroscopic cues, guide pins, and cut slot make the guide an all-in-one instrument.
• Accuracy: Fluoroscopic alignment cues and standard instrumentation transfer pins are designed to provide accuracy to plan.^3,6.10,11
• User Friendly System: Guide is designed to provide tactile feedback with medial arm wrap and precise patient fit.^1,2,12,13

Smith+Nephew partnered with South Carolina-based 3D Systems to help design and manufacture the TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides. With more than 25 years of experience and FDA-cleared VSP surgical planning workflows, the company’s solutions have supported more than 175,000 patient-specific cases with the goal of improving outcomes and the overall patient experience.

TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides are compatible with chamfer talar implants for Smith+Nephew’s CADENCE^◊ Total Ankle System and SALTO TALARIS^◊ Total Ankle Prosthesis, offering surgeons versatility of implant choice for their patients.

“We are excited to unveil our new TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides for total ankle replacement - a breakthrough to help transform the way healthcare professionals approach surgical precision and improved patient outcomes”, said Mark McMahan, Vice President of Marketing, Global Trauma & Extremities at Smith+Nephew. This advanced system is designed to offer unparalleled efficiency and accuracy, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for both surgeons and patients. The launch of our TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides further strengthens our position as a leader in the total ankle replacement market segment.”

To learn more about Smith+Nephew’s TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides, CADENCE Total Ankle System and SALTO TALARIS Total Ankle Prosthesis, please visit the Total Ankle Patient-Matched Guides Webpage or visit the Smith+Nephew booth (#115) at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting from September 11-14 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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References

1. 3D Systems. Salto Ankle PSI System Design Validation Report. RPT-1059
2. 3D Systems. Cadence Ankle PSI System Design Validation Report. RPT-1102
3. 3D Systems. Salto Talaris PSI Operative Technique. DCD-00360
4. 3D Systems. Salto Talaris PSI Case Report Template. DCD-00361
5. 3D Systems. Cadence PSI Operative Technique. DCD-00359
6. 3D Systems. Cadence PSI Case Report Template. DCD-00388
7. 3D Systems. Salto Ankle PSI Virtual Planning Work Instruction. WI-01098
8. 3D Systems. Cadence Ankle PSI Virtual Planning Work Instruction. WI-01184
9. Global Total Ankle Replacement Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031. Data Bridge Market Research Report, June 2024
10. 3D Systems. Salto Talaris PSI Talus Guide Drawing . SPEC-0526
11. 3D Systems. Cadence PSI Talus Guide Drawing . SPEC-0577
12. 3D Systems. Salto Talaris PSI Tibia Guide Drawing. SPEC-0525
13. 3D Systems. Cadence PSI Tibia Guide Drawing. SPEC-0579 show less

About Smith+Nephew

Smith+Nephew is a portfolio medical technology business focused on the repair, regeneration and replacement of soft and hard tissue. We exist to restore people’s bodies and their self-belief by using technology to take the limits off living. We call this purpose ‘Life Unlimited’. Our 18,000 employees deliver this mission every day, making a difference to patients’ lives through the excellence of our product portfolio, and the invention and application of new technologies across our three global business units of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT and Advanced Wound Management.

Founded in Hull, UK, in 1856, we now operate in more than 100 countries, and generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023. Smith+Nephew is a constituent of the FTSE100 (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN). The terms ‘Group’ and ‘Smith+Nephew’ are used to refer to Smith & Nephew plc and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.

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About 3D Systems

More than 35 years ago, 3D Systems brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. Today, as the leading additive manufacturing solutions partner, we bring innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction - empowering our customers to create products and business models never before possible. Thanks to our unique offering of hardware, software, materials, and services, each application-specific solution is powered by the expertise of our application engineers who collaborate with customers to transform how they deliver their products and services. 3D Systems’ solutions address a variety of advanced applications in healthcare and industrial markets such as medical and dental, aerospace & defense, automotive, and durable goods. More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com. 

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