This is the forth in a series of 6-Question interviews with the Orthopedic leaders who are challenging conventional thinking. (you can read other interviews here)
Ric Navarro has been a force in Orthopedics since he started his career as a Research Engineer in artificial organs at Cleveland Clinic back in the 1980's. Through the years, we have watched him push the envelope of what is possible with implant technology. At Theken Disc as he developed the world’s first lumbar artificial disc with integral microelectronics. He also developed a superior implant grade polyurethane with unique properties suited for a long term load-bearing spine implant. Today, in a CEO role, he is once again pushing the envelope by developing microelectronic fusion sensors for the spine.
We sat down with Ric and asked him a few questions about his most recent venture – Intellirod Spine. Ric is always a great interview because he is so sharing and transparent with his work.
1. What was the origin of the idea behind Intellirod Spine? Take us back to the moment when the idea struck lightning.
Ric Navarro: The idea originated with Dr. Randy Puno of the Norton Leatherman spine center in Louisville an...
