#29 The Bone Screw / Shark Screw® - The screw made from human donor bone
The Shark Screw® – a screw made from real human donor bone: This bone screw is used in orthopedics and trauma surgery and can be used for hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, bone fractures, osteoarthritis, pseudarthrosis, flat feet, and many other procedures. What makes it so special? Orthopedic surgeon and inventor of the Shark Screw®, Dr. Klaus Pastl, explains in this video.
❓ What is the Shark Screw® / bone screw?
The Shark Screw® is a screw made from human donor bone. It is used in orthopedics and trauma surgery.
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🦴 Advantages of the Shark Screw® / bone screw:
The major advantage of the Shark Screw® is that it integrates into the natural bone remodeling process. After the Shark Screw (bone screw) is inserted, it is colonized by the body's own cells. This allows the bone screw to integrate completely into the body's own bone, thus promoting natural bone healing. This also saves the patient valuable time and sick leave, as many surgeons still rely on metal for the conventional treatment of bunions, flat feet, fractures, and similar conditions. Since metal is considered a foreign body in the bone, there is a high probability that metal screws and plates will need to be removed, requiring the patient to undergo a second surgery.
❓ Applications of the Shark Screw® / Bone Screw:
The Shark Screw® can be used for bunions, hallux rigidus, flat feet, hammer toes and claw toes, bone fractures, osteoarthritis, and pseudarthrosis.
More about the orthopedic surgeon and inventor of the Shark Screw, Dr. Klaus Pastl:
👨⚕️ Dr. Klaus Pastl is an orthopedic surgeon in Linz, specializing in hand surgery, foot surgery, joint replacement, and rheumatological orthopedics. A few years ago, he invented the Shark Screw®, the first screw made from real human donor bone, and is a successful #sharkscrewhero.
More information about Dr. Klaus Pastl: www.pastl.com
The following questions are answered in the video:
0:00 Introduction
0:42 What is the Shark Screw®?
0:54 Where did the idea for the Shark Screw® come from?
1:15 What is the major advantage of the Shark Screw® / bone screw?
1:43 Is the Shark Screw® therefore a leading material when it comes to bone regeneration?
2:00 What is the difference between resorbable screws and bone screws (Shark Screw®)?
2:34 Resorbable screws & the inflammatory process: Does every patient experience pain?
3:27 Remodeling Process: How does the Shark Screw® work?
4:04 Which cells are involved in the remodeling process of the Shark Screw®?
4:24 Is the use of human bone in orthopedics and surgery something new?
5:18 Applications of the bone screw: Where has the Shark Screw® been used so far?
6:30 Shark Screw® on X-ray: How long does it take for the Shark Screw® to become part of the patient's own bone?
6:58 Is the Shark Screw® subject to the normal bone remodeling process?
7:21 Is the bone remodeling process the same for everyone?
7:42 How long does the healing process take with the bone screw?
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