Subsequent Fractures After Verbroplasty?

Dear Valued Readers,

In this second edition of the Somatex newsletter we have again put together an interesting mix of current issues and contributions for you. Along with comments by our product manager Thammo Weise about controversial issue of "Subsequent Fractures After Cement Augmentation", you will find information about new additions to our product portfolio and upcoming events.

We hope that you will enjoy reading this newsletter.

Your SOMATEX team

P.S. Of course we would be happy to hear about your experiences and views concerning vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. Please e-mail us at info@somatex.com or call us! You will reach Thammo Weise at +49 (0) 3328 30 76 -21.

Subsequent Fractures                 
(author: Thammo Weise)

The effective pain reduction that can be achieved by both vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty procedures is beyond doubt. Numerous publications prove this achievement. However, the issue of fractures that can potientially occur after cement augmentation continues to be debated controversially. Recently there have been - mostly retrospective - studies that investigated new aspects of the techniques and in particular their longterm effects. ...(read complete article)

Again a Higher Turnover with Minimum Invasive Instruments

SOMATEX Medical Technologies increases its annual turnover and expands its international activities

In the past year, the medical technology manufacturer SOMATEX Medical Technologies was able to increase its net income before taxes by 66.99 %. In particular, the minimum invasive instruments used for tumor marking and diagnosis in magnet resonance imaging (MRI) much contributed to the good results: turnover in this area has increased by 60%. The sale of instruments used mammography and oncology also increased by 20% each. ...(read complete article)

Vertebroplasty - The New Needle Holder -

for radiation-free and safe puncturing  

Radiation exposure during vertebroplasty is extremly high for surgeons.The Somatex needle holder allows for easy positioning angling and of the puncture.

The cannula can be guided safely, gradually and with direct vision to the vertebrae without exposing the surgeon´s hands to high radiation.

        Advantages at a glance:

• Reduced radiation due to safe distance
• Best possible ergonomics due to arched form
• Anesthesia cannula can be fixated with or without syringe
• High stability through reinforced ridges along the pressure lines
• No annoying x-ray shadows
• Assists with the removal of the mandrins after positioning of the cannula
• Usable for easy removal of the cannula after cement application

Do you have any further questions concerning this product?
Just give us a call!
Tel. +49 (0) 3328 30 76-19 You are welcome to write us an e-mail:info@somatex.com.