Smith & Nephew, Inc.

This study followed 61 people with ankle arthritis (from wear-and-tear, injury, or conditions like rheumatoid arthritis) who received the Cadence Total Ankle System. Researchers tracked how long the implant lasted without needing removal or replacement, and measured changes in ph…

This study tested a new type of wound dressing for people with chronic or acute wounds. The dressing uses negative pressure to help wounds heal. Only 7 people took part before the study was stopped. The goal was to see if the dressing helped wounds heal or improve.

This study tested whether a small, single-use vacuum pump (PICO) helps heal hard-to-treat leg ulcers faster than standard bandages. About 142 adults with venous leg ulcers were enrolled. The goal was to see if more ulcers healed completely within 12 weeks with the pump. The study…