NeoStimulation

Not just another hole in the bone

Microfracture needed an upgrade

An evolution of microfracture into precision marrow stimulation

What is NeoStimulation™

NeoStimulation™ is a next-generation marrow-access system engineered to transform cartilage repair. By creating ultra-fine channels with consistent depth and minimal bone surface disruption, NeoStimulation™ provides reliable access to the marrow reservoir while preserving subchondral architecture. It’s microfracture, refined and standardised, so you get reproducible interventions with improved biological potential.

Smaller Channels

Smaller channels create minimal surface disruption and preserve bone structure

Deeper Access

Deeper access delivers consistent marrow penetration for reliable stimulation.

Better Cartilage Responce

Better cartilage response through controlled, standardised micro-perforation.

No Thermal Heat Damage

Eliminates drilling-generated heat, preventing thermal damage and maintaining open channels.

Why It Matters

Traditional microfracture techniques create large, shallow perforations and often rely on hand-awl methods that vary in depth and area. NeoStimulation™ flips the paradigm: ultra-fine, consistent channels penetrate deeper into the subchondral bone, maximising marrow cell recruitment while reducing collateral bone damage. The result: a modern, reliable, biologically meaningful approach to cartilage repair.

Technical Highlights

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Disposable 1 mm tip paired with a reusable, ergonomic targeting handle.

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Pre-set (9 mm) channel depth ensures predictable marrow access every case.

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Angled handle for challenging joint surfaces.

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No centrifuge or aspiration workflow, streamlined for the OR

Clinical Evidence

Research into marrow stimulation techniques consistently shows that smaller, deeper, and more controlled channels can enhance access to the body’s natural marrow reservoir.

Independent studies have demonstrated that creating channels of approximately 1 mm in diameter and 6–9 mm in depth improves the release of marrow elements compared with larger, shallower perforations produced by traditional microfracture tools. (References: Chen et al., Cartilage 2011; Orthop J Sports Med 2017; Eldracher et al., Arthroscopy 2014)

These findings suggest that refined micro-channeling approaches may support better biological repair environments by reducing surface disruption of the subchondral plate and minimising the heat generation associated with powered drilling. (References: Orthop J Sports Med 2017; Chen et al., Cartilage 2011).

While outcomes depend on multiple clinical factors, the scientific literature provides a strong rationale for the NeoStimulation™ design philosophy, which focuses on precise, repeatable marrow access through small-diameter, standardised channels that preserve bone integrity and promote reliable marrow access.