Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMGI), a global orthopaedic medical device company, is pleased to sponsor a live webcast covering diabetic foot ulcer treatment utilizing the Company's GRAFTJACKET® Ulcer Repair Matrix. The live webcast will take place Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Central Time The event will also be archived on this site for twelve months.

The procedure is a muscle sparing approach to total hip arthroplasty. The 6-10 cm incision courses between the glutei and the tensor fascia lata muscles directly to the hip capsule. This intermuscular interval through a small incision provides good exposure for total hip replacement and preserves muscle integrity so that rehabilitation may be rapid and the posterior capsule can remain intact, easing concerns about posterior dislocation. Among the goals of this minimally invasive technique are shorter hospital stays, lower blood loss, and a more cosmetically appealing surgical scar.

The Webcast will provide an opportunity to gain a practical understanding of how the Accolade Hip System provides a balance of improved range of motion and enhanced patient quality of live. The procedure will show how the standard and extended offset options allow the surgeon to enhance soft tissue tensioning without significantly affecting leg length. The goal is to enhance patient quality of life by improving joint stability and range of motion.

Because a patient's bone arrangements are specific to the individual and can change during surgery, a computer is used to constantly keep track of critical information such as the position of the patient's leg and pelvis to help ensure the surgeon accurately inserts the implant. A more accurate placement of the implant ensures better outcomes for the patient. This procedure is also less invasive, which means smaller scarring, less physical therapy and a quicker return to normal activities for the patient.

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