Orthopaedic surgeons are frequently faced with new and challenging problems.
Novel solutions are frequently required.
updated 02/04/2012
Here in New Zealand, we embrace challenges and find solutions!
Everest, a mountain to be climbed:
A jet-boat to travel in 2 cm of water:
A yacht to get the America' s Cup off the USA, Black Magic:
The Lord of the Rings movies
Christchurch N.Z. is the home of P James Burn FRACS, orthopaedic surgeon, (pjamesburn@xtra.co.nz), and Paul Morrison, Bio-engineer,
the co-founders of Enztec Ltd and Ossis Ltd.
www.ossis.co.nz : www.enztec.co.nz
Scope of Practice
Major joint arthroplasty and revision, Foot and Ankle, trauma and Tumour reconstruction, lumbar spine, sports injury and "difficult" case solutions!
Areas of Special interest
Reconstruction implants and techniques for osteolysis and tumour.
Polyimide MP-1 bearing research for Total Hip replacements. Clinical results at 5 years now available.
Bio-active coatings on fixation devices to resist and treat active infection
The inventer of:
The HIP CALIBRATION GAUGE :
A device used in Total Hip Replacement (THR) to orientate the cup,set up the leg length and off-set.
The STAR DRILL:
A fast and reliable way to formally repair the hip joint capsule to stop THR dislocations and accelerate recovery
The BURN OS CALCIS PLATE:
A "sequential" plate for difficult fractures and used in CHCH Hospital for 15 yrs
The BURN FIBULAR PLATE:
A plate to deal with the unstable osteoporotic comminuted ankle fracture
The UPPER TIBIAL MEDIAL OPENING WEDGE OSTEOTOMY:
(not the Puddu technique)
Design and Manufacture of custom or complete instrumentation systems
Design and manufacture of implants using EBM (Electron Beam Melt) in association with Medical Modeling (USA)
This site is aimed at helping Orthopaedic surgeons at all levels and feed back is welcomed.
The opinions expressed are those of James Burn and based primarily on my experience and supported in the literature.
This site is continues to grow!
Novel solutions are frequently required.
updated 02/04/2012
Here in New Zealand, we embrace challenges and find solutions!
Everest, a mountain to be climbed:
A jet-boat to travel in 2 cm of water:
A yacht to get the America' s Cup off the USA, Black Magic:
The Lord of the Rings movies
Christchurch N.Z. is the home of P James Burn FRACS, orthopaedic surgeon, (pjamesburn@xtra.co.nz), and Paul Morrison, Bio-engineer,
the co-founders of Enztec Ltd and Ossis Ltd.
www.ossis.co.nz : www.enztec.co.nz
Scope of Practice
Major joint arthroplasty and revision, Foot and Ankle, trauma and Tumour reconstruction, lumbar spine, sports injury and "difficult" case solutions!
Areas of Special interest
Reconstruction implants and techniques for osteolysis and tumour.
Polyimide MP-1 bearing research for Total Hip replacements. Clinical results at 5 years now available.
Bio-active coatings on fixation devices to resist and treat active infection
The inventer of:
The HIP CALIBRATION GAUGE :
A device used in Total Hip Replacement (THR) to orientate the cup,set up the leg length and off-set.
The STAR DRILL:
A fast and reliable way to formally repair the hip joint capsule to stop THR dislocations and accelerate recovery
The BURN OS CALCIS PLATE:
A "sequential" plate for difficult fractures and used in CHCH Hospital for 15 yrs
The BURN FIBULAR PLATE:
A plate to deal with the unstable osteoporotic comminuted ankle fracture
The UPPER TIBIAL MEDIAL OPENING WEDGE OSTEOTOMY:
(not the Puddu technique)
Design and Manufacture of custom or complete instrumentation systems
Design and manufacture of implants using EBM (Electron Beam Melt) in association with Medical Modeling (USA)
This site is aimed at helping Orthopaedic surgeons at all levels and feed back is welcomed.
The opinions expressed are those of James Burn and based primarily on my experience and supported in the literature.
This site is continues to grow!
