Making Their Way (ODTMag by Sean Fenske, Sam Brusco, and Michael Barbella)
A look at some of the companies developing particularly interesting orthopedic technology.
ConforMIS & Bioventus - These companies were selected as part of this group due to their forward-thinking approach to the orthopedics sector. Both companies are employing technologies that represent the future for the industry. While one company reflects the movement toward personalized healthcare, the other leverages the body’s natural healing capabilities to achieve the ultimate outcome.
1. ConforMIS - Custom 3D-Printed Knee Implants
ConforMIS is a medical device manufacturer that provides customized knee implants for patients. Utilizing the patient’s own radiology scans, an implant is specifically generated to each person’s unique anatomy via 3D printing technology. This technique optimizes the fit of the implant, resulting in a much greater chance the patient experiences less residual pain following surgery. The company also states that the custom implant offers a more natural feeling as the unique contours of each patient are preserved via the development and manufacturing process. Further, since the surgica...
