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Originally Posted by Chi-Town
I sent an email last night to some contacts in orthopedics and they never heard of Exactech. It may be a somewhat regional company. My confidence in The Villages Hospital would be much higher if they had chosen Zimmer or Stryker as their sole choice. Both companies have broad offerings, extensive in-servicing, and proven high quality implants. Companies like them tend to shun lesser quality surgeons, because a surgeon with "bad hands" can screw up the best implants and instrumentation. Draw your own conclusions.
Anyhow, just like the "who makes the best golf cart" threads, here's my list of the best orthopedic implant companies:
1. Stryker and Zimmer (tied)
3. Biomet
4. DePuy
5. Smith and Nephew
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Thank Chi
My understanding form another post is that Exactech is local (Gainesville).
The decision to use this device was based solely on cost.
Please understand I have nothing against The Villages Hospital. I have heard from many that have had procedures done there and feel they got top-notched care. I am surprised at their decision to have dealings with only one company. One size does not fit all.
My understanding is that this was an administrative decision. On the back of the pamplet is a list of 16 board members. Of the 16, only 3 are doctors.
I have a real problem with non-medical people making medical choices that can affect me.
Thanks for the list. I have heard from many and they have given me the names of what they have. Many are on your list.
I can't say it enough--you guys ROCK!!!