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How Smart Shot works to deliver a better cartilage repair by accessing subchondral marrow - BoneChat

23 Sept 2024 · 1 min

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In this segment, the presenter explains the advantages of the Smart Shot device, which creates tiny needle punctures in the subchondral bone rather than the larger, disruptive holes made by traditional picks, mallets, or drilling. By preserving the integrity of the subchondral bone—responsible for delivering nutrients to cartilage—the technique promotes superior cartilage fill. Pre‑clinical animal studies demonstrated that these small punctures outperform conventional drilling or microfracture. Additionally, the device’s unique design provides consistent, easy‑to‑use access to cartilage defects that are difficult to reach with standard tools such as mallets or K‑wires.

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The main selling point for these tiny holes as opposed to the rough holes that a pick and a mallet will create is that it's less disruptive to the bone. That subchondral bone feeds cartilage, gives it its nutrients, and by keeping it less disrupted and healthier, uh, you get a better cartilage fill. And we've proven that out in an animal model that our small needle puncture works better than drilling or microfracture. In addition, the unique way that the device is designed gives them better access to cartilage defects that they can't otherwise reach with a mallet or a K-wire. It's consistent, it's, and it's super easy to use.