How Did the CALAXO Screw Work?
The CALAXO surgical screw was used by reconstructive surgeons to hold a transplanted ligament in place on the repaired knee joint. It differed from other, more traditional devices in that the CALAXO screw was designed to gradually be absorbed into the body and disappear altogether within one year of the surgery. Most other types of surgical screws remain permanently implanted in the body. However, despite the novel approach, the CALAXO surgical screws caused problems right away, in many cases forcing surgeons to revisit the site of the operation and try to remove fragmented screws, diseased bone, and repair other damage. As a result, patients suffered far longer and more painful recovery periods.
