Naviswiss steps into the U.S. market

Naviswiss provides miniaturized surgical navigation systems to aid orthopedic surgeons in accurately implanting artificial joints. “The Naviswiss system is unique in both form and function. As a result of developing our own components, our unique core technology is smaller, lighter, and more robust,” CEO Jan Stifter explained. “We reduce the cost of computer-assisted hip replacement and empower surgeons with more information specific to a patient’s anatomy. These are compelling features to the ever-developing U.S. medical industry.”

Naviswiss’ technology detects leg length changes with accuracy to the millimeter solving one of the most common complications for the patient and risks to the medical community with total hip replacements. An additional risk especially with the popular direct anterior approach (DA), lies in the heavy use of radiation to assess implant placement. Naviswiss can reduce or even eliminate the need for radiation for a DA Hip Replacement.

“Direct Anterior approach continues to grow in popularity across the U.S. However, while it has shown to be quite effective, it puts both surgeons and patients at risk with exposure to significant levels of radiation,” explained Naviswiss Chief Commercial Officer, Daniel Moore. “The Naviswiss system can reduce or even eliminate radiation exposure while providing precise, patient-specific measurements. We are excited to offer this technology throughout the United States”

The U.S. market is large with an estimated 498,000 hip replacements to be completed in 2020 with predictions of continued growth to 652,000 by 2025 as reported by The National Center for Biotechnology Information. Computer-assisted Total Knee Replacements are quite common in the U.S., while most hip replacements are still done using only mechanical guides. Naviswiss is preparing for full US market release in early 2020.

(Press release)
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