This article is worth reading because it explains the stagnation of innovation in total knee replacements—where reliable designs and expired patents have led to widespread imitation rather than breakthroughs—drawing parallels to everyday items like bobby pins and urging the orthopedic field toward bolder, unbiased progress.
We all live in a world obsessed with rapid technological advancement. It's easy to assume that every field is evolving at breakneck speed.
Yet, some industries hit a plateau where designs stabilize, patents expire, and manufacturers shift from innovation to imitation. Th...
