Doing More With Less: Ortho Trauma Outside the U.S. | Part IV
This 5-part series details OIC Sr. Engineer Petr Colwell’s experiences at One World Surgery’s Holy Family Surgery Center in Honduras, where he helped ortho surgeons treat complex conditions that often go untreated due to lack of resources and clinical personnel.
Part IV: Over-Engineering in Ortho?
Total knee arthroplasty hiccup. The surgeon had prepared for the procedure with a different vendor’s implant system than what was available. While initially taken aback, the surgeon simply shrugged, performed the surgery, and was very pleased with the outcome.
This situation amplifies the similarity of systems that address the same indications from different vendors.?At the crux of each system lies a technique and device they all share.
Often, the simplest and most elegant solutions require the most creative thought and rigor in design formulation and execution.
At OIC, we’re up for that challenge.?Learn more about our approach to making orthopaedics better for all.
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