This page contains some of the innovations, techniques and inventions developed by Associate Professor Sandow. A number of them contain links which provides additional information, and further details can be obtained by emailing [javascript protected email address]
(Legend: Pa – Patented, Pu – Published outcome data, COI – actual or potential commercial interest by A/P Sandow)
Arthroscopic Trans-Osseous Knotless Rotator Cuff Repair
ATOK – The Arthroscopic Transosseous Knotless anchor is a newly designed device for repairing the torn rotator cuff - particularly in
older patients with softer bone and poorer healing capacity.
More details at
www.woc.com.au/ATOK
Pa / Pu / COI
Porous Metal Glenoid Augment
PMGA – Porous Metal Glenoid Augment is a device to facilitate total shoulder replacement where the glenoid is deformed or retroverted, which leads to improved patient outcomes.
www.woc.com.au/PMGA
Pu / COI
Scapho-lunate Reconstruction - ANAFAB
ANAFAB – Anatomical front and back repair for scapho-lunate dissociation. Treating severe ligament injures in the wrist can be difficult.
The ANAFAB repair provides an effective and proven solution to restore function following wrist injury.
www.woc.com.au/ANAFAB
Pu / COI
3D Surgical Planning and Templanting True Life Anatomy
True Life Anatomy software was developed in Adelaide to assist in biomechanical understanding, diagnosis, planning and treatment of a
range of musculo-skeletal disorders. Numerous papers have been published, based on the technology, and TLA VPOPS (virtual pre-operative planning system) can assist surgeons to treat patients. Further details at
www.rubamas.com
Pa / Pu / COI
Wakefield Shoulder Program, Strength, Flexibility, Space
The management of shoulder injuries can be a challenge. The doctors and physiotherapists at Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic and Wakefield
Sports Clinic have carried out research to identify the important factors to optimise care. This is detailed at
www.wakefieldshoulderclinic.com.au
Pu
HGLS - Proximal Humeral Fracture Classification
HGLS – A classification system for proximal humeral fractures. This allows a fracture to be characterised in a simple and reproducible
way that allows the surgeon to understand the treatment options and prognosis. The system has been validated and correlated with other studies.
More details at:
www.woc.com.au/HGLS
Pu
eCR - Electronic Clinical Records
Macropace eCR is an electronic clinical records system that allows seamless transition to a paperless EMR environment - without compromising
efficiency or patient care. It interfaces with the existing Medical records systems to improve doctor / patient relationship, and creates a “Integrative Critical Centrality” portal to access patient care needs including
radiology, pathology and outcomes tracking.
More details at:
www.woc.com.au/MeCR
Pa/COI
EMUPA - Extended Medial Ulnar Pronation Approach
Total Elbow Replacement is a challenging and sometimes unpredictable operation. Retaining the muscle attachments reduces the chances of
postoperative weakness, but can make it more difficult to perform the procedure. The EMUPA is an alternate surgical approach that allows good access, while keeping the critical muscles attached.
Details at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbIoLBdbsc44
Tennis Elbow Twister
Tennis elbow is a frustrating and painful condition and some treatments can cause harm. A simple and graduated exercise program using a
reciprocal concentric and eccentric exercises is consistent with the latest evidence of what may be safe and effective for this condition.
More details at:
https://www.lockeroomhealth.com/te-twister/
COI
The RAW Hamstrings
The RAW HamstringsTM program provides a way to exercise the leg muscles in a balanced and effective way for both training and rehabilitation.
Using light ankle weights increases the eccentric loading of the hamstrings during normal running, and research is underway to identify the optimum technique to build function and facilitate injury recovery.
More details at:
www.wakefieldsports.com.au
Other innovations include:
Shoulder traction frame for shoulder arthroscopy.
Precision Bone Grafting System for bone preparation and grafting.
Adelaide Flexor Tendon Repair for repairing lacerated or damaged tendons of the hand and elsewhere.
PACTAN tendon and nerve approximation device to assist the surgical repair of tendons and nerves.
IV 3000 occlusive finger dressings to treat fingertip lacerations.
Costo-osteochondral (Rib) Grafting to treat avascular or fragmented scaphoid fractures.
RadCard electronic records sharing system using encrypted and secure USB card.
Trans Pec. Major Biceps tenodesis to stabilize a damaged or ruptured long head of biceps muscle.
