Inion Polku™ Webinars

Inion webinars are a part of our Polku™ education program, which started in 2021. The program is built to provide you with up-to-date information about Inion’s bioabsorbable surgical implants and their clinical use.

The Inion Polku™ Webinar series has been designed to offer useful information about Inion technologies, products, and their use in surgical applications. During this webinar program, we have the opportunity to listen to surgeon guest presenters as well as our own product experts sharing their experiences with our products.

Please follow the links below to find out more about each webinar. You can also find the recordings of the webinars on Inion’s YouTube channel.

Previous Inion Polku™ Webinar

June 14, 2023

Reconstruction of Orbital Wall Fracture: Past, Now and Future

Jae Woo Jang, MD, PhD
Chief, Oculoplastic Center, Kim’s Eye Hospital

In this webinar, Dr. Jae Woo Jang talks about the reconstruction of orbital wall fracture ”Past, Now and Future“ based on his experience of over 30 years.

There are various types of implants used for orbital fracture reconstruction surgery. I used silastic sheet at first, then medpore product, and now I use an absorbable material.

There are still doctors who are not sure about the use of absorbable materials for orbital fracture surgery, but I would like to inform you that there is no problem with my experience so far.

In addition, orbital fracture surgery is evolving into a patient customizing treatment in the future as well as the development of materials used.

A 3D implant that accurately fits the patient’s fractured area using CT and navigation surgery for precise surgery will be widely used.

All Previous Inion Polku™ Webinars

Reconstruction of Orbital Wall Fracture: Past, Now and Future

Portrait of a person in a suit and wearing eyeglassases.

by Dr. Jae Woo Jang
Chief Surgeon
Oculoplastic Center, Kim’s Eye Hospital

In this webinar, Dr. Jae Woo Jang talks about the reconstruction of orbital wall fracture ”Past, Now and Future“ based on his experience of over 30 years.

There are various types of implants used for orbital fracture reconstruction surgery. I used silastic sheet at first, then medpore product, and now I use an absorbable material.

There are still doctors who are not sure about the use of absorbable materials for orbital fracture surgery, but I would like to inform you that there is no problem with my experience so far.

In addition, orbital fracture surgery is evolving into a patient customizing treatment in the future as well as the development of materials used.

A 3D implant that accurately fits the patient’s fractured area using CT and navigation surgery for precise surgery will be widely used.” – Dr. Jae Woo Jang

Inion Webinar: Dr. Jae Woo Jang – Reconstruction of Orbital Wall Fractures: Past, Now and Future

OCD & Osteochondral Fractures in the Knee

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by Dr. Petri Sillanpää
Chief Surgeon
Pihlajalinna Hospital Tampere, Finland

Intra-articular fractures associated with common knee injuries such as acute patellar dislocation can be challenging and may warrant surgical fixation. Most common injuries and surgical techniques are discussed in this webinar, as well as surgical management of unstable OCD of the knee.

Petri Sillanpää MD, PhD, is the chief surgeon at Pihlajalinna Hospital Tampere, Finland. He is an expert in knee and sports medicine, especially patellofemoral joint. Petri is a member & past president of Finnish Arthroscopy & Knee Association. He is past chair and member ESSKA Patellofemoral Instability Committee, and a member of IPSG (International Patellofemoral Study Group). ISAKOS teaching center host at Pihlajalinna Hospital Tampere, Finland.

Inion Webinar: Dr. Petri Sillanpää – OCD and Osteochondral Fractures in the Knee

ACL Reconstruction and Use of Bioabsorbable Interference Screws

by Dr. Tero Järvinen
Professor and Chief Orthopedic Surgeon,
Tampere University, Finland

The first presentation of the Inion Polku™ Webinar Series 2022 is given by Professor and Chief Orthopedic Surgeon Tero Järvinen (M.D., Ph.D.) from Tampere University, Finland. The topic of the presentation is “ACL reconstruction and the use of bioabsorbable interference screws”.

In his presentation, Dr. Järvinen introduces the ACL anatomy, incidence, injury mechanism, diagnostics and imaging, treatment, revision and use of bioabsorbable screws, focusing especially on the treatment of ACL injuries. You can find the webinar recording below and on YouTube.

Inion Webinar: Prof. Tero Järvinen – ACL Reconstruction and Use of Bioabsorbable Interference Screws

Inion CompressOn™ Bioabsorbable Compression Screw

Black and white portrait photo of Harri Happonen from Inion
Black and white portrait photo of Tero Aaltonen from Inion

by Harri Happonen, Senior Manager on Education and Evidence &
Tero Aaltonen, Sales Manager Finland,
Inion Oy, Finland

The topic of our second webinar of 2022 is Inion CompressOn™ Headless Cannulated Compression Screw. In this webinar, our product experts Mr. Harri Happonen and Mr. Tero Aaltonen talk about the background, technical features and surgical technique of the CompressOn™ Screw. They also present the first clinical cases and some tips for using the screw.

The CompressOn™ Screw is the latest addition to our bioabsorbable product portfolio. All CompressOn™ screws are cannulated, and they are versatile and easy-to-use products that can be used in a wide range of indications in the areas of upper and lower extremities.

Inion Webinar: Harri Happonen & Tero Aaltonen – Inion CompressOn™ Bioabsorbable Compression Screw

Pediatric Cranioplasty with the Inion CPS™ Baby Bioabsorbable Implants

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by Dr. Dylan Murray
Craniofacial, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgeon,
National Paediatric Craniofacial Centre, Dublin, Ireland

In this webinar, Craniofacial, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgeon Mr. Dylan Murray talks about Pediatric Cranioplasty with the Inion CPS™ Baby Bioabsorbable Implants by presenting clinical cases and studies. Dr. Murray has an extensive background with the Inion CPS™ Baby Fixation System as he has used it in hundreds of surgeries for over 15 years. In his presentation, Dr. Murray presents indications, contraindications, complications, and tips for avoiding complications when using Inion’s bioabsorbable fixation system. He also introduces the advantages of using bioabsorbable products in the pediatric setting compared to titanium alternatives.

You can find the recording of the webinar on YouTube. The video is age-restricted on YouTube so to watch it, you’ll need to be signed in to YouTube to confirm your age. For more information about the presenter, please visit Dr. Murray’s website.

History of Bioactive Glass

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by Erik Vedel
Principle Scientist, Glass Technology
Arctic Biomaterials Oy, Finland

In this webinar, Mr. Erik Vedel (PhD) presents the history and development of bioactive glass. He also introduces the properties and chemistry of bioactive glass and its use in medical applications.

Mr. Erik Vedel works as a Principle Scientist on Glass Technology at Arctic Biomaterials Oy, Finland. He has an extremely comprehensive background and knowledge of glass technologies through his work experience and education.

The First 20 Years with Inion Bioabsorbable Implants

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by Harri Happonen,
Senior Manager on Education and Evidence
Inion Oy, Finland

Our webinar series started in June 2021. The presenter in the first webinar was our Senior Manager on Education and Evidence, Mr. Harri Happonen.

Mr. Happonen is one of the pioneers of bioabsorbable implant development with over 20 years of experience so his knowledge in the area is massive. In this webinar, Mr. Harri Happonen gives an overview of bioabsorbable implants, their development and their use in different surgical applications.

Clinical Experience of Inion Freedom Implants

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by Tero Aaltonen
Sales Manager Finland
Inion Oy, Finland

The topic of our second webinar in 2021 was “Clinical experience of the Inion Freedom Plate, Pins and Screws”. The presenter is our very own Sales Manager, Mr. Tero Aaltonen. This webinar is dedicated to the clinical use and cases of the Inion Freedom™ bioabsorbable implant family, which includes FreedomPin™, FreedomScrew™ and FreedomPlate™ Fracture Fixation System. You can find the webinar video below or directly on YouTube. The video is age-restricted on YouTube so to watch it, you’ll need to be signed in to YouTube to confirm your age.

Inion CPS™ Bioabsorbable Plating System

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by Harri Happonen,
Senior Manager on Education and Evidence
Inion Oy, Finland

The subject of our third webinar was the Inion CPS™ Bioabsorbable Plating System and the webinar was held on September 16th, 2021.  Our presenter was our Senior Manager on Education and Evidence Mr. Harri Happonen.

Mr. Harri Happonen shares his experience with the Inion CPS™  implants and what kind of feedback these implants have received during the last 20 years from surgeons and customers around the world. Inion bioabsorbable CPS™  fixation system is our answer for craniomaxillofacial surgery. The fixation system contains a selection of resorbable plates in different shapes and resorbable screws.

Pediatric Cranioplasty with Inion CPS Baby Bioabsorbable Implants

by Dr. Willy Serlo
Professor and Chief of Paediatric Surgery
Oulu University Hospital, Finland

The fourth webinar of 2021 focuses on the topic of Pediatric Cranioplasty with the Inion CPS™ Baby Bioabsorbable Implants. The webinar was held on October 7th, 2021, and we were honoured to have Professor Willy Serlo (MD) from Oulu University as our presenter. Dr. Serlo has more than 20 years of experience using bioabsorbable implants in pediatric cranial reconstructive surgery. In this webinar, Dr. Serlo will share his experience with the bioabsorbable fixation system and present clinical cases.

You can find the webinar video of the fourth Inion Polku™ webinar below or directly on YouTube. The video is age-restricted on YouTube so to watch it, you’ll need to be signed in to YouTube to confirm your age.

Pediatric Orthopedics with the Inion Freedom™ Bioabsorbable Implants

by Dr. Patrice Halimi
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Hospital Privé de Provence, France

Our fifth webinar in 2021 is titled “Pediatric Orthopedics with the Inion Freedom™ Bioabsorbable Implants”. It was held on Tuesday, October 19th, 2021, and we were honoured to have Dr. Patrice Halimi (MD) from Hospital Privé de Provence, France, as our presenter.

Dr. Halimi showcases pediatric orthopedic surgery videos, where he has been using the Inion Freedom™ Bioabsorbable Implants. Dr. Halimi has several years of experience using the bioabsorbable implants with his young patients.

Hammer Toe Correction Surgeries with Inion FreedomPin

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by Dr. Helka Koivu
Orthopedic Surgeon
Pohjola Hospital, Turku, Finland

Our webinar series for this year came to an inspiring end with Dr. Helka Koivu (MD, PhD, orthopedic surgeon, European Certification in Trauma and Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery) talking about hammertoe correction surgeries using the bioabsorbable Inion FreedomPin™. Dr. Koivu works in Turku, Finland at Pohjola Hospital and she has been using the Inion FreedomPins in hammertoe surgeries for years.

Dr. Koivu talks about common orthopedic foot problems, typical reasons behind them and their treatment. Special attention is given to hammertoe correction surgeries and the use of bioabsorbable pins and their treatment by showing some case examples.

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