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Epileptic seizure shoulder dislocations create a confounding set of problems. This new study illuminates them and their frequency.
At last month's t OMTEC®, a panel of experts discussed the ways that 3D printing is redefining competitive advantages for companies.
Find out which players are pushing the envelope of what’s possible in patient-specific devices, biological fixation and data-driven designs.
Orthopedic companies that tackle the inherent challenges of 3D printing are positioned to capitalize the technology's enticing potential.
Really fascinating new study that suggests ligament reconstruction between C1-C2 for transverse atlantal ligament rupture, not fusion.
This is a truly fun study. The question is: Do older spine fusion patients, who generally present with more co-morbidities, have better or worse PROMs than younger patients?
Provocative and important new study documents the additional costs, notably 45% higher opioid use, associated with ACDF patients who are also taking antipsychotic meds.
The contract manufacturer, focused on EBM titanium additive manufacturing, has launched a program to expand production capacity.
New findings from a trial conducted at Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) and University of Colorado (CU) Anschutz School of Medicine demonstrate significantly increased growth rates in children with ach…
Augmedic’s Augmented Reality NAV system, brand named xvision™ and offered by VB Spine, is now able to incorporate CT-Fluoro images.
State of the art spine ASC opens in Palm Beach, Florida, boasting nearly 16,000 square feet, 3 ORs, 7 pre-op rooms, 5 post anesthesia bays and a full service MSK clinic…
Interesting retrospective study. 3-level ACDF versus 4-level ACDF.
The RESTORE pilot will establish the foundation for a new model of connected, supported recovery in total joint replacement.
VB Spine’s newly operational European Distribution Center began shipping to hospitals and accounts this month.
Advita Ortho announced a series of new peer-reviewed research supporting the continued evolution of its Newton® knee balancing intelligence.
For a small orthopedic startup bringing a novel implant or instrument to market, knowing who to call first is everything.
Miach Orthopaedics will present two-year outcomes from the first 200 patients enrolled in the Bridge Registry at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting, July 8-11 in Seattle. The pre…
Winter Innovations announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the expanded EasyWhip® Family, along with authorization of a Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) covering future product modifications.
The company has entered a definitive agreement to acquire exclusive rights to Augmedics’ CT-to-fluoroscopy (CT-Fluoro) technology for Spine Applications.
Renowned Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics continues a decades-long legacy of advancing orthopaedic education and patient care worldwide.
Ron Brown, Principal Toxicologist at Risk Science Consortium, believes up-front planning can go a long way in streamlining device testing.
Lexington Clinic has welcomed renowned shoulder and elbow specialist Kaveh Sajadi, MD, FAAOS, to its Orthopedics–Sports Medicine team, further strengthening its expertise in complex shoulder reconstruction and replaceme…
OSSIO, the company behind bio-integrative, metal-free OSSIOfiber implants for orthopedic fixation, today announced its plans for the 2026 annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM), in…
Electron Beam Melting (EBM) specialists, Zenith Tecnica, with a history supporting serial production of medical devices and life-changing patient-specific orthopedic implants, announces new ownership and immediate expan…
Dr. Harrison Kay, hand, wrist, & elbow specialist, at Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin is bringing a new, minimally invasive treatment option for carpal tunnel syndrome to the Austin area. He is currently the only hand…
Two hip OA groups, 4,383 patients in each one. One group had SI joint fusion. One did not. Ten-year follow-up.
As ligament injuries continue to rise among athletes and active populations, Movmedix brings more than three decades of French innovation to American surgeons.
Medicare just announced the largest expansions of ASC-eligible spine and MSK procedures in Medicare's history.
This new, small study from a large orthopedic center found that GLP-1 arthroplasty patients had a 6x risk of malnutrition prior to surgery.
The implant is a knitted surgical scaffold in the form of a band intended to provide fixation during the healing process following syndesmotic trauma.
One year after its July 1, 2025, effective date, Florida quietly became the largest state in the country to let licensed physicians administer stem cell therapies that the FDA has never approved.
Bottom line, the therapeutic toolbox for osteoarthritis continues to expand and improve on non-surgical OA treatment.
Neo Medical SA today announced the U.S. commercial launch of the Neo Instant MIS Access™ platform for posterior thoracic, lumbar, and sacral minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures.
A new, well-designed study, boils down the three most powerful, independent predictors of a two-stage revision knee surgery failure.
Not long ago, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were primarily the domain of endocrinologists.
Where are we with robotics, navigation, and the AI wave? And, more provocatively, where are we heading?
Really interesting new study. Simple walking adjustment (personalized for each patient) improved pain and delayed TKA surgery a year or more.
Femoral fractures within 30 days of a total hip arthroplasty are more than a catastrophic event.
OrthAlign, Inc. announced the successful completion of the first clinical cases utilizing the Lantern® ASC system.
Do robotics or NAV in spine surgery raise infection risk?
Could thousands of Weber B patients avoid surgery simply by standing up?
Really clever use of the EOS standing image system. Because it’s an upright patient, staff can measure thigh and quad muscle thickness.
Alafair Biosciences today announced the launch of VersaCoat™ Flowable Hydrogel.
Knee technology combines advanced polyethylene, computer-assisted surgery and balancing intelligence within a unified workflow.
Five simple questions can change lumbar spine fusion outcome odds approximately 80% in elderly patients. What are those powerful questions?
Rare but devastating, that is the conclusion of this excellent new study of one of orthopedic trauma’s (thankfully) rarest but most challenging injuries — the talar body extrusion.
When a periprosthetic joint infection rears its ugly head, the need for speed takes highest priority. But how fast?
Today, Pixee Medical announced the appointment of American healthcare executive Kristoff Goson as new Chief Executive Officer.
Shoulder Innovations, Inc. today announced the closing of two new credit facilities for an aggregate amount of up to $50 million with Stifel Venture Banking.
Long term, does the anterior approach “own” the transforaminal approach?
Patients who rely on corticosteroids for shoulder pain relief tend to encounter issues earlier than later.
Across the board, patients treated with pre-contoured rods had less proximal junctional kyphosis than patients treated with surgeon bent rods
Orthopedic industry veterans join the board as the company advances its lower-extremity trauma fixation platform
Elevation Spine announced today that its Saber-C Anterior Cervical Fusion System has surpassed 5,000 implantations of its proprietary integrated-fixation approach to ACDF.
The migration of spine surgery into the outpatient setting is no longer a prediction — it’s already happened.
Orthopedic companies that align stock levels with accurate sales forecasts unlock significant value in inventory management.
A review of the process is valuable, especially as orthopedic devices and manufacturing projects grow in complexity.
Ken Trimmer of Stryker, Medtronic's Julien Prevost and Andie Pequegnat of Resonetics, discussed beginning projects with the end in mind.
MISHA is shown to be effective for knee OA patients who failed non-surgical treatments, but are not indicated or are unwilling to get a knee replacement.
The company manufactures orthopedic implants in titanium, cobalt chrome and tantalum entirely in-house, with finished implants delivered in days vs. weeks.
Acquisition of the system, indicated for supplemental fusion of the non-cervical spine, is complete and U.S. launch has commenced.
During OMTEC's Keynote, Robert Cohen of Stryker presented a vision in which connected digital tools touch every aspect of patient care.
At OMTEC® 2026, orthopedic R&D professionals explored ways to integrate AI into workflows in order to accelerate innovation.
The unit's metal powders are used in AM, MIM and HIP. Osprey Ti-6Al-4V-ELI is typically used for medical implants.
Holland provides design and build support for tooling used in precision plastic injection molding.
The move coincides with the operational launch of Medical Component Specialists’ new Costa Rican manufacturing facility.
The hub in Salt Lake City helps establish GMLx's bi-coastal logistics network that is purpose-built for support the medtech industry.
The addition removes an outbound finishing step that has historically slowed the additive manufacturing-to-finish workflow.
A look at top performing companies, key trends to watch and the factors that will drive future growth in the segment.
Get to know products from BoxSpine, Chest Wall Innovations, Reselute, Satori Orthopaedics, and SpinePoint.
Further, the company is doubling its laboratory space, adding new analytical equipment, and expanding its biomaterials portfolio.
The Chief Innovation Officer at OSSIO discussed the company’s groundbreaking OSSIOfiber technology and rapidly expanding product portfolio.
Aligning validation strategy with regulatory expectations early in development avoids delays that are almost always preventable.
The demand for small joint reconstructive implants is on the rise globally. This growth is driven by several factors, including...
The old model of managing a fragmented roster of single-capability suppliers is giving way to something fundamentally different.
He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the global medical device and biomaterials sector.
The data reveals where orthopedic R&D teams have focused their efforts and segments that are ripe for future growth.
The updated system offers robotically assisted glenoid reaming and humeral resection with the ability to support robotic anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
The collaboration will create a development-to-production pathway for 3D-printed calcium phosphate components used in orthopedic and spinal applications.
Gemtrack tracking technology, developed by MinMaxMedical, will be developed for use across DePuy's joint replacement portfolio for navigation and robotic applications.
The system includes complementary instrumentation to support plate fit and provide options for fracture fixation across the upper and lower extremities.
The next generation of streamlined solutions simplifies procedures and provides stability with minimal disruption to native anatomy.
Have detailed plans in place and take the necessary strategic steps to ensure NPIs move forward without a hitch.
The next phase of market growth might be defined by companies that build for integration, capital efficiency and clinical reproducibility.
The combination of two of the largest contract manufacturers in the orthopedic space will operate under the Tecomet name.
Gain access to in-depth analysis of important trends, difference-making companies and drivers of future growth.
Startups are the industry's engines of change and drive meaningful changes in technology, workflow and care delivery models.
The comprehensive portfolio of trabecular 3D-printed titanium implants is designed to support spinal fusion for various surgical approaches.
Since 1966, Placon has designed and manufactured sustainable plastic packaging for medical and other markets, including orthopedics.
The method has emerged as a viable, non-toxic alternative to ethylene oxide for medical device manufacturers and contract sterilizers.
Industry experts met in Memphis to learn about key market trends and explore ways to achieve commercialization success.
The ability to execute the injection molding process inside a clean room provides critical contamination control and time-saving benefits.
The system eliminates the need for sutures, suture passers, knot-tying, or power equipment, reducing surgical complexity and procedural time.
FX Shoulder Solutions' design enables surgeons to begin with a stemless approach and transition intraoperatively to a short stem solution without changing or adding another system.
Customers will benefit from globally-deployable manufacturing capacity enabled by mirrored U.S. and European operations.
Dr. Sariah Khormaee, SIGN Fracture Care International’s CEO, discussed the program’s inspiring mission and global reach.
Stryker, Carlsmed and THINK Surgical are worthy recipients of this year's top honors in orthopedic innovation.
Preoperative planning, robotic assistance and real-time navigation are transforming what's possible in patient care.
Lincotek received FDA 510(k) clearance for its SportLinc Syndesmosis Device, a sterile, single-use implant designed to stabilize syndesmotic trauma of...