Top 10 Innovations in Podiatry 2022

Each year, Podiatry Today hears from leaders in the world of foot and ankle medicine and surgery about important developments and significant strides being made in the field. EasyWhip Suture (Winter Innovations) uses a patented two-part needle design to simplify and standardize suture techniques for tendon and ligament reconstruction, according to the company website. Citing speed and quality of stitching as crucial to successful repair, Winter Innovations says EasyWhip is the first suture needle designed to provide both of these elements. urgeons can perform multiple stitch techniques with EasyWhip, including a traditional whip stitch, a proprietary WhipLock stitch (a combination of a whip stitch and a Krackow stitch), or custom patterns individualized to the needs of a case. Data from Winter Innovations found that the product led to 31 percent faster stitching and fewer premature failures than conventional needles. Read more >>