ATRO Medical is developing the Artimis® meniscus prosthesis, a polymer implant designed to replace the meniscus in patients experiencing chronic knee pain after meniscectomy. This solution aims to restore functionality and reduce pain, allowing patients to return to daily activities without the need for knee replacement surgery.
Funding
$2.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Patients who have undergone a meniscectomy often experience chronic knee pain, limiting their ability to perform daily activities and potentially requiring knee replacement surgery. Current solutions are inadequate for younger, active individuals with good cartilage, leaving a treatment gap for post-meniscectomy pain syndrome.
Solution
ATRO Medical is developing the Artimis® meniscus prosthesis, a non-biodegradable polymer implant designed to replace the function of the natural meniscus following meniscectomy. The Artimis® prosthesis aims to restore knee functionality, reduce chronic pain, and allow patients to return to their daily activities, excluding heavy sports. The implant is intended to serve as a durable shock absorber, addressing the unmet need for a solution between meniscectomy and total knee replacement. Clinical trials are underway to investigate the effectiveness of the Artimis® prosthesis in relieving pain and improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes patients suffering from chronic knee pain after a meniscectomy, as well as orthopedic surgeons seeking innovative solutions for post-meniscectomy pain.
Features
- Made from a non-biodegradable plastic material safe for use within the body.
- Designed to replicate the natural shock-absorbing function of the meniscus.
- Intended for patients experiencing persistent knee pain following a meniscectomy.
- Addresses the treatment gap between meniscus removal and knee replacement.
- Clinical research is ongoing to evaluate the prosthesis's effectiveness.
- AI-driven design to create patient-specific prostheses based on scans of the healthy meniscus.