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Synthes Holding AG (formerly Synthes-Stratec) is a multinational medical device manufacturer based in Solothurn, Switzerland and West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the world's largest maker of implants to mend bone fractures, [ 2 ] and also produces surgical power tools and advanced biomaterials .
The olecranon (/ oʊ ˈ l ɛ k r ə n ɒ n /, from Greek olene 'elbow' and kranon 'head'), is a large, thick, curved bony process on the proximal, posterior end of the ulna. It forms the protruding part of the elbow and is opposite to the cubital fossa or elbow pit ( trochlear notch ).
Wyss was born in Bern, Switzerland, in 1935.His father sold mechanical calculators and his mother was a homemaker. He was brought up in a flat with two sisters. [5] After receiving a master's degree in civil and structural engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich in 1959, [6] Wyss earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1965.
Olecranon fracture is a fracture of the bony portion of the elbow. The injury is fairly common and often occurs following a fall or direct trauma to the elbow. The olecranon is the proximal extremity of the ulna which is articulated with the humerus bone and constitutes a part of the elbow articulation. Its location makes it vulnerable to ...
The olecranon fossa is a deep triangular depression on the posterior side of the humerus, superior to the trochlea. It provides space for the olecranon of the ulna during extension of the forearm .
DePuy Synthes (/ d ə ˈ p j uː /) is a franchise of orthopaedic and neurosurgery companies.Acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 1998, its companies form part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech business segment.
Olecranon bursitis is a condition characterized by swelling, redness, and pain at the tip of the elbow. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] If the underlying cause is due to an infection , fever may be present. [ 2 ] The condition is relatively common and is one of the most frequent types of bursitis .
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is an American multinational pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technologies corporation headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.