In an effort to ensure the patients of Dr. Donald Eckhoff have as much information as possible with which to make decisions regarding their healthcare, Dr. Eckhoff would like for his patients to know his collaborative work with the medical device industry. Dr. Eckhoff has previously been chosen to assist certain medical device companies with their design and development of activities related to some of their implantable medical devices used in the treatment of orthopedic diseases, disorders, and injuries. This work involves or has involved consulting on the design and development of both implants and the instruments that are used to implant these products. Dr. Eckhoff is compensated for these activities by the companies for whom he provides these very important services. A list of these companies follows: 1. Stryker Orthopedics 2. MicroPort Orthopedics It is possible that in connection with your surgical procedure you may receive and implant that Dr. Eckhoff has helped design and develop. You are entitled to know if such an implant has been chosen by your doctor. If you have any questions regarding Dr. Eckhoff’s work with these companies or your treatment plan with respect to the use of any said products, please do not hesitate to ask. It is Dr. Eckhoff’s goal to provide you with as much information as reasonable possible to assist you with your healthcare decisions and to ensure that you are aware of Dr. Eckhoff’s collaborative work within the healthcare industry. In an effort to ensure the patients of Dr. Donald Eckhoff have as much information as possible with which to make decisions regarding their healthcare, Dr. Eckhoff would like for his patients to know his collaborative work with the medical device industry. Dr. Eckhoff has previously been chosen to assist certain medical device companies with their design and development of activities related to some of their implantable medical devices used in the treatment of orthopedic diseases, disorders, and injuries. This work involves or has involved consulting on the design and development of both implants and the instruments that are used to implant these products. Dr. Eckhoff is compensated for these activities by the companies for whom he provides these very important services. A list of these companies follows: 1. Stryker Orthopedics 2. MicroPort Orthopedics It is possible that in connection with your surgical procedure you may receive and implant that Dr. Eckhoff has helped design and develop. You are entitled to know if such an implant has been chosen by your doctor. If you have any questions regarding Dr. Eckhoff’s work with these companies or your treatment plan with respect to the use of any said products, please do not hesitate to ask. It is Dr. Eckhoff’s goal to provide you with as much information as reasonable possible to assist you with your healthcare decisions and to ensure that you are aware of Dr. Eckhoff’s collaborative work within the healthcare industry.
Arthritis of Hip/Knee/Shoulder, Patella Tracking and Anterior Knee Pain, Limb Alignment and Rotation