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2021 February
C2Dx acquires Stryker T/Pump product line
February 18, 2021
A medical device startup acquired a line of devices that provide localized temperature therapy for pain relief and patient comfort. Kalamazoo-based C2Dx — a medical device company founded in 2019 that invests in and refines the delivery of “valuable niche products” to propel their growth — said Tuesday that it acquired the T/Pump product line
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in a High School Soccer Player
February 18, 2021
This case of a young 15-year-old high school soccer play demonstrates why chronic exertional compartment syndrome should be considered by emergency medicine physicians, coaches, trainers, therapists, and others with patients with more serious pain associated with exercise that does not cease with rest. Abstract Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a condition that commonly affects
Kalamazoo’s C2Dx Acquires T/Pump Product Line from Stryker
February 17, 2021
Medical device company C2Dx Inc. has acquired the T/Pump product line from Stryker Corp. Both firms are based in Kalamazoo, which has become a medical technology powerhouse highlighted by the COVID-19 vaccine being produced by Pfizer. Kalamazoo also is home to multiple medical technology parks, Western Michigan University, and is a large producer of medical
Stryker sells T/Pump product line to C2Dx
February 16, 2021
C2Dx-StrykerC2Dx today announced that it has acquired Stryker’s T/Pump product line for an undisclosed amount. The T/Pump product line provides localized temperature therapy for pain relief and patient comfort. It is used for orthopedic conditions, acute injuries, chronic pain and muscle strains. It can also be used for skin trauma, burns, contusions and other localized
Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Leg: A Difficult Diagnosis?
February 9, 2021
The time between diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome can determine the ultimate outcome for the patient. Though diagnosis can be difficult, it should be treated as a surgical emergency and assessed immediately. Abstract This case looks at three patients who developed acute compartment syndrome of the lower leg. Their diagnoses were delayed, and they
Complications and Comorbidities in Hispanic Patients Who Develop Traumatic and Non-traumatic Acute Compartment Syndrome
February 2, 2021
This study aimed to identify risk factors for the traumatic and non-traumatic presentation of Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) within a majority Hispanic population by examining the medical records of different patients. Abstract This four-year retrospective analysis of 26 traumatic and 21 non-traumatic Hispanic patient cases presenting with ACS determined that 1) traumatic ACS occurred in