DSB Co | Tools for Total Knee Replacement

Solving

Delivering Objective Data outcomes in TKR

Cost Scalability

Accessible to all surgeons in all settings.

IP Secure

Our Patents are Granted in the USA.

Lab Tested

Our labs and design activity support the work of Dr McAuliffe's recent PHD.

Established Science

Surgeons are already familiar with robotic/electronic surgical instrumentation.

Unique & Adaptable

DSB can accommodate non uniform spaces between the bone surfaces.

Continuity of Care

Providing objective data outcomes pre, during and post operation.

Solving

Developing Tools for Total Knee Replacement

Ultimately, the Dynamic Spacer Block (DSB) will place an objective number on the “art” of surgery. The design of the DSB and the information it generates comes from the deep TKR experience of the DSB Co team. Doctors McAuliffe and Miles are experienced high volume TKR surgeons. They are both ABC Travelling Fellows which is the english speaking world's most prestigious travelling Fellowship. It recognises research and clinical excellence. Furthermore, Dr McAuliffe has attained his PhD based around the soft tissues of the knee and the influence they have on the outcomes of TKR surgery.

The Dynamic Space Block system is currently not yet approved for sale.

70,000

TKR Surgeries in Australia (2021)

10-20%

Current TKR Patient Dissatisfaction

$5.32B

Expected cost of TKR to Australian Healthcare System (2030)

+276%

Increase in TKA surgery by 2030 (Australia)

Industry Statistics

An Industry in need of Innovation

Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is performed to treat end stage osteoarthritis. In 2021 almost 70,000 TKR were undertaken in Australia alone. Due to an aging population and increasing obesity the incidence of TKR surgery for OA is expected to rise in Australia by 276% by 2030. The total cost to the healthcare system will be $AUD5.32 billion. Even more costly revision TKR surgery will increase to be 8-9% of all TKR surgeries/year. Whilst TKR surgery is cost effective and typically successful from a patient perspective 10-20% of patients report dissatisfaction following TKR surgery. This equates to approximately 13,300 patients a year in Australia, and 140,000/yr in the USA who are dissatisfied. This is an unacceptable and costly outcome for patients and the health care system. Doctors and health systems need objective data to ensure that these failures are not due to technical deficiencies during the operation.

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Since an idea was born in the mind of Dr McAuliffe 6 years ago a company now exists that has international investors, 2 Granted Patents in the USA and a product which is on track to be manufactured and meet quality and regulatory standards.