Dr. Ali Oliashirazi, Marshall Health orthopaedic surgeon and professor and chair of the orthopaedics department at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, showcases the knee joint area where the patent-pending device he co-invented. The device will be used to more efficiently detect infections after joint replacement surgeries.
Dr. Ali Oliashirazi, professor and chair of orthopaedic surgery at the Marshall Univerity Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, said the department is honored with several orthopedic awards nationally for the research and clinical care done at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington.
Dr. Ali Oliashirazi, Marshall Health orthopaedic surgeon and professor and chair of the orthopaedics department at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, showcases the knee joint area where the patent-pending device he co-invented. The device will be used to more efficiently detect infections after joint replacement surgeries.
Dr. Ali Oliashirazi, professor and chair of orthopaedic surgery at the Marshall Univerity Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, said the department is honored with several orthopedic awards nationally for the research and clinical care done at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington.
HUNTINGTON ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Dr. Ali Oliashirazi, professor and chair of orthopedic surgery at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, has helped to invent a medical device designed to enhance the detection of infections in knee replacement surgeries.
Last week, (IL), in collaboration with , announced the upcoming launch of in Morgantown, which will feature the patent-pending device Oliashirazi created with Alisina Shahi, an orthopaedic surgeon at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Intermed Labs.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œKneedle addresses the persistent challenge in the field of orthopaedic surgery of false negatives in infection detection post-joint replacement surgeries,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Oliashirazi said. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œTraditional methods can miss low-grade periprosthetic infections in up to 40% of cases, leading to delays in treatment and higher complications.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Oliashirazi said diagnosing infection is not easy.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWeÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™re looking for a better way of diagnosing infections, so weÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™re trying to help improve that number,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ he said. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThatÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s what this device is meant to do.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
According to Oliashirazi, KneedleÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s design leverages advanced technology to provide more accurate and timely detection of infections. He said Kneedle aims to decrease the need for additional surgeries and enhance the overall recovery experience for patients undergoing joint replacement procedures.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe Kneedle device may be a game-changer for both patients and health care providers,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Oliashirazi said. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œOur goal is to increase the accuracy of infection detection, reduce the number of false negatives and ultimately improve the quality of care for patients undergoing joint replacement surgeries.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
The device addresses a critical need in orthopaedic surgery and also shows the potential of collaborative efforts in driving medical advancements, according to Dr. Tom McClellan, CEO of Intermed Labs.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe partnership between IL and MHN has been instrumental in bringing Kneedle to life,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ McClellan said. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThis device is a testament to what can be achieved when clinical insight and innovative technology come together.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Oliashirazi says as Kneedle prepares to enter the market, both Intermed Labs and Marshall Health Network are optimistic about the positive impact it will have on patient care and infection management in joint replacements.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe launch of Kneedle marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to enhance surgical outcomes and improve the lives of patients worldwide,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ he said. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWe are hoping it will be used internationally.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Fred Pace is the regional business reporter for HD ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥. Follow him at and via X (formerly Twitter) @FredPaceHD.
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