X-Bolt: From Tightropes to Hip Fractures
Founded by surgeon-entrepreneur Brian Thornes, MD, X-Bolt has developed a simple and strong solution to stable fixation of hip fractures, since the majority of people who suffer from them are elderly and have osteoporotic bone, where implants don't anchor as well. His Pro-X1 trochanteric nailing system, received 510(k) clearance for fracture fixation of the femur in adults from the FDA in 2023.
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