One case was a hip procedure performed by hip and knee surgeon Robert L. Buly, MD, at HSS in New York City, while the other was a shoulder procedure performed by orthopedic surgeon Patrick Connor, MD, at the OrthoCarolina Center in Charlotte N.C.

Luigi Ferrari, LimaCorporate CEO, stated, “The successful completion of these first two ProMade surgeries produced at the ProMade PoC Center is a source of pride for LimaCorporate. It demonstrates what can be achieved when our technology and know-how are combined with leading expert surgeons, such as Dr. Buly and Dr. Connor, and the visionary health care institution of HSS.  We’re all united by the same goal: to advance patient care and to restore the eMotion of Motion.”

The ProMade PoC Center offers the opportunity for enhanced collaboration between the design and manufacturing engineers and the surgeons to develop patient-specific solutions before being 3D printed in the onsite facility. It reduces by weeks the time to surgery and has become a resource available not only to HSS physicians, but to providers and hospitals throughout the U.S.

“The accessibility of the ProMade PoC Center is greatly beneficial to providers to meet the needs of patients with especially unique cases,” said Dr. Connor. “Such customized solutions may provide a viable opportunity to those individuals who face very limited options for reconstruction and improve the chances for success.”

Dr. Buly added, “3D printing has advantages over conventional machining particularly for the ease with which very complex shapes can be made. It is important for orthopedic implants to match the anatomical requirements of the individual, and I’m thrilled to have addressed my unique case in collaboration with ProMade engineers to develop a patient-specific component and expedite what was once a time-intensive, international production process.”

The center, established through a long-standing strategic relationship between HSS and LimaCorporate, is an FDA-regulated commercial facility located at the HSS main campus in New York City.  The aim of this innovative, first of its kind project is to provide faster and more accessible care for U.S. patients requiring personalized and unique complex joint replacement solutions.

“We couldn’t be more excited to see our vision for the ProMade PoC Center realized with these first patient-specific implants,” said Louis A. Shapiro, President and CEO of HSS. “HSS has always been focused on advancing the field of orthopedics, and we’re proud to offer solutions that benefit providers and patients across the country. This center and our ongoing partnership with LimaCorporate represent HSS’ innovative spirit. By sharing our knowledge and creating new levels of access to custom 3D printing capabilities, we hope to continue to empower best-in-class patient care and accelerate the development of new complex musculoskeletal solutions.”
 

About LimaCorporate

LimaCorporate is a global orthopedic company, focused on digital innovation and tailored hardware, which advances patient centred care.  Its pioneering technological solutions are developed to empower surgeons, and to improve patient outcomes from joint replacement surgery.  Its primary focus is on providing reconstructive and custom-made orthopedic solutions to surgeons, enabling them to improve the quality of life of patients by restoring the joy of movement.

Headquartered in Italy, the company operates in over 20 countries around the world. LimaCorporate offers products ranging from large joint revision and primary implants, to complete extremities solutions, including fixation.

For additional information on the Company, please visit www.limacorporate.com 
 

“HSS has a long history of highly specialized surgeons whose knowledge and experience have provided the very best orthopedic care,” said Bryan T. Kelly, MD, surgeon-in-chief and medical director of HSS. “The appointments of Drs. Lee and Sink will help us continue to elevate our unique services and continue our exclusive focus on the issues that can be debilitating to a person’s movement and livelihood.”

On November 1, Dr. Lee will succeed Edward A. Athanasian, MD and Dr. Sink will succeed Robert L. Buly, MD, both of whom have helped lead and build their Services over the last nine and four plus years, respectively, and will continue their practices as chiefs emeriti. In the new roles, Drs. Lee and Sink will lead highly-integrated multidisciplinary programs focused on the treatment of simple and complex conditions associated with their areas of expertise.

“We have sustained our leadership position in the industry due to our extraordinary physician leaders who are dedicated to advancing the field,” said Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO of HSS. “We thank Drs. Athanasian and Buly for their commitment to HSS and look forward to expanding our growth even further with Drs. Lee and Sink at the helm.”

Dr. Lee focuses on hand, wrist, and elbow conditions as well as brachial plexus and peripheral nerve problems. A graduate of Duke University School of Medicine, he joined HSS in 2011. Additionally, Dr. Lee is the Research Director for the HSS Center for Brachial Plexus and Traumatic Nerve Injury.

“Our hands are so critical to our daily lives, yet they can often be taken for granted,” said Dr. Lee. “I look forward to leading our amazing team as we help both children and adults overcome bone and soft-tissue conditions in the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow.”

Dr. Sink specializes in the treatment of hip disorders from newborns into adulthood (40’s) including hip dysplasia. He performs hip preservation procedures such as Periacetabular Osteotomies, Surgical Hip Dislocation and open hip reductions in children. A graduate of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Sink joined HSS in 2011.

“When people think of hip pain, they often think hip replacement is the only option,” said Dr. Sink. “However, there is a wide array of treatments focused on joint preservation that can help young, active patients restore a high level of function. We have seen that timely intervention for certain hip conditions could slow or even reverse their progression.”

The Hip Preservation Service is a multidisciplinary service with a range of experts in their respective fields who as a team are committed to patient care, education and research regarding improving pain and function in patients with pre-arthritic hip disorders.

HSS has the lowest readmissions rate in Orthopedics in the U.S. In 2018, HSS provided care to 139,000 patients from all 50 states and 80 countries, and performed more than 32,000 surgical procedures.