CASTEL SAN PIETRO, Switzerland, November 28, 2024 - Medacta Group SA (SIX: MOVE) announces the United States completion of the first anatomic shoulder cases utilizing the NextAR, Augmented Reality Surgical Application in combination with the Medacta Shoulder System (MSS).
"Medacta's NextAR computer-assisted navigation for reverse shoulder replacement surgery has been a ground-breaking technology that has reshaped my practice. I am very excited to be able to use this innovative technology now for anatomic shoulder replacement surgery as well," states John-Erik Bell, MD of Dartmouth Health System. "It enables me to optimize the position of the glenoid component in terms of retroversion, inclination, backside contact, and rotation, and also to minimize the risk of peg perforation. NextAR navigation allows me to execute my preoperative plan with precision and confidence."
The anatomic application completes Medacta's existing NextAR Shoulder surgical platform by offering surgeons an advanced tool for shoulder replacement procedures. The NextAR Shoulder accuracy and precision has been demonstrated by Rojas JT, Jost B, Zipeto C, Budassi P, Zumstein MA in a recently published study1, showing low deviations between planned and postoperative parameters.
"The accuracy is unmatched," shares Mark Fitzgerald, MD of Peak Orthopedics in Denver, CO. "I can be more accurate and consistent without sacrificing significant cost or operating room time. NextAR has become the standard of care in my practice."
NextAR Shoulder is a sustainable and innovative solution that leverages augmented reality to assist specially trained surgeons in accurately placing shoulder prostheses while respecting each patient's unique anatomy.
A key component of NextAR Shoulder is its proprietary tracking system, which provides real-time guidance for instruments and enables accurate implant positioning. This is complemented by an advanced and intuitive software application that enhances the overall surgical experience. NextAR Shoulder is part of NextAR Augmented Reality Surgical Platform for both joint replacement and spine procedures, hosting software for multiple applications (NextAR Knee, NextAR Shoulder, NextAR Spine). It is a vital component of the MySolutions Personalized Ecosystem, a network of advanced digital solutions designed to improve patient care and surgical outcomes.
The entire shoulder portfolio is supported by the comprehensive, tailored educational offerings provided by the M.O.R.E. Institute. With an international network of expert surgeons, the M.O.R.E. Institute is at the forefront of education on shoulder procedures and products with personalized high-level educational pathways. With Medacta, the surgeon is never alone.
For more information on NextAR Shoulder, please visit https://nextar.medacta.com/shoulder.
