06/26/2014    

PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS

TN Podiatrist is First to Use Toegrip® Implant

 

Murfreesboro Medical Clinic podiatrist, Dr. Anthony Wright, is the first podiatrist in the United States to use a new plastic toe grip implant procedure that corrects hammertoes. A group of foot surgeons designed the plastic toe grip implant (Toegrip®) to improve patient comfort. Toegrip® provides stability by ensuring that bony parts are kept together in close contact while preventing them from rotating. The implant can be adapted to any patient since it comes in different sizes and angles. Additionally, the unique material of the implant does not obstruct x-rays.

 

Dr. Anthony Wright and Toegrip® Implant

 

Dr. Wright said, “In the past, we’ve had to use surgery to release the tendon in the toe and sometimes actually remove pieces of bone. The Toegrip® implant is a much more conservative way to relieve the pain, which also means a faster recovery.”

 

Source: DNJ Business Brief [6/24/14]