Integrity Orthopaedics

Dr. Patrick Connor, MD is another member of our founding surgeon team. Dr. Connor is a distinguished sports medicine specialist affiliated with OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina. He serves as a Professor and Chief of Sports Medicine & Shoulder/Elbow within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Connor has earned the honor of being the Past President of the NFL Physicians Society, showcasing his commitment to advancing sports medicine at the highest levels. In addition to his clinical and leadership roles, Dr. Connor is a prolific contributor with over 100 research publications and book chapters. His work has garnered recognition, leading him to be a valuable member of the Editorial Review Board for renowned orthopaedic journals such as JBJS (Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery), JSES (Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery), and AJSM (American Journal of Sports Medicine). #innovation #rotatorcuffrepair #leadership

💪 Our RCR construct is all about strength and stability. That’s why our technique utilizes five to eleven stitches on average, with smaller diameter anchors allowing for more fixation points than traditional anchors. By utilizing a continuous stitch, tightly spaced fixation points, stitched perpendicularly to the fibers of the tendon, we can improve the time-zero biomechanics of the repair over traditional methods. #rotatorcuffrepair #innovation #optimized

Another founding surgeon team member and contributor to our excellent progress is Dr. Howard Harris. Dr. Harris is a highly accomplished shoulder surgeon and Founding Partner at Texas Orthopedic Specialists, based in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. With over 13 years of dedicated research experience in clinical trials, Dr. Harris has made significant contributions to the advancement of the orthopaedic industry. His focus extends beyond clinical trials to encompass surgical skills education, prototype evaluation, surgical technique development, as well as implant and instrument design, collaborating with leading orthopaedic manufacturers. In addition to his clinical and development endeavors, Dr. Harris is on the Board of Directors for THSL Surgical Hospital, Baylor Trophy Club Surgical Hospital and Bear Creek Surgery Center. He is also a Fellow of the AAOS and a member of the ASES and AOSSM. His multifaceted contributions to the field underscore his dedication to enhancing patient care and advancing soft-tissue repair.

⏱️ The average recovery time for rotator cuff repair surgery using traditional techniques is 14 months. That means that on average, it takes over a year for a patient to regain full motion. Including several weeks of immobilization. Compared to many other orthopaedic procedures, that’s a long time. Our solution aims to streamline recovery by optimizing the repair technique and creating an environment that promotes long-term healing. Ask us about how we’re working to enhance recovery and get patients back to mobility faster. (Hwan J, et al., Clin Orthop Relat Res, 2019) #rotatorcuffrepair #earlymobility #paradigmchange

Dr. Marc Labbé is one of our three surgeons that we’re fortunate to have on our founding team. #leadershipspotlight Not only has Dr. Labbe practiced as a shoulder and sports medicine specialist for more than 20 years but he has also played a crucial role in product and surgical technique development, collaborating with leading orthopedic companies to enhance the field’s standards. His expertise extends beyond clinical practice, as he has served as the President of the Medical Staff at Houston Methodist, The Woodlands Hospital, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare. #leadership #paradigmshift #orthopaedics #rotatorcuffrepair

Happy National Doctors’ Day! Integrity Orthopaedics’ was founded by a team of surgeons and medtech innovators who saw an unmet clinical need and worked together to solve it. We wake up every day with a commitment to working alongside orthopaedic surgeons to deliver optimal rotator cuff repair outcomes to patients. We are so thankful for the work doctors do. And we are honored to be a part of it. #nationaldoctorsday #orthopaedics #rotatorcuffrepair

✅ Utilize small, tightly-spaced anchors with a continuous stitch to help share the load more evenly across the repair while minimizing micromotion & gap formation. #innovation #rotatorcuffrepair #paradigmshift

Arthroscopic RCR is the product of nearly three decades of continuous innovation. In that time we saw the jump from single and double rows to transosseous equivalent. We’ve seen key material changes in both anchors and sutures. The very tools we use to conduct the surgery have evolved. Yet, it still underperforms. Our solution seeks to move rotator cuff procedures forward again, offering a more optimized construct than previous methods. Curious how it works? #innovation #rotatorcuffrepair #paradigmshift

There are five essential attributes that support ideal conditions for tendon healing: 🪡 Immediate strength 🪡 Broad points of fixation 🪡 Muti-directional load sharing 🪡 Minimal tendon mobility 🪡 An optimal biologic environment Traditional methods of rotator cuff repair often fail to adequately promote all five attributes, increasing the chances of less-than-optimal outcomes. At Integrity Orthopaedics, we sought to develop a solution that would craft a more ideal environment for tendon healing. #innovation #rotatorcuffrepair #paradigmshift

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