Navigating the financial turbulence in MedTech
5 financial challenges facing the medtech sector (MedTechDive) As medical device leaders gather this week at AdvaMed’s annual Medtech Conference, several […]
Meet the world’s only scanner inside the sterile field.
In the fast-paced world of ortho technology, innovation knows no bounds. Meet Phil Sayles, the visionary founder and CEO of
The human body by numbers
1: Number of bones: 2062: Number of bones of a newborn baby: 3063: Number of muscles: 6394: Number of kidneys:
Optetrak TKA patients have been suing Exactech over poly failure from an alleged packaging issue.
This is one to watch for the whole ortho industry. There have been numerous lawsuits filed against Exactech, the manufacturer
Survivorship Bias shapes how we see Orthopedic Startup successes.
In the world of orthopedic innovation, success stories like Danek, Kyphon, and Mako often take center stage in our collective
The shrinking… then disappearing robot in orthopedics.
It’s inevitable. Today’s mechanical robots will become smaller and smaller… until one day they just disappear. Imaging and navigation will
Real consequences of a low-trust culture.
Years ago, I found myself working in at Sulzer Orthopedics which had an environment plagued by low trust. In an
Don’t take advice from failed companies that don’t know why they are failing.
Rebecca Whitney, President of ZimVie spine. The President of ZimVie Spine, recently conducted a Q&A session with MedTechDive, prompting me
Private Labeling in Orthopedics: A New Era of Collaboration
In this age of innovation, OrthoStreams frequently discusses the latest acquisitions and speculates about future developments. However, it’s worth noting
Enovis acquires Lima for $850M (3 X sales)
Strange bed fellows! My initial thought is that Enovis made this acquisition for three reasons: 1) For the global reach
Boston Scientific acquires Relievant Medsystems for $850M cash for the nerve ablation technology
Boston Scientific to acquire nerve ablation tech developer Relievant Medsystems for $850M (MedDevice) Boston Scientific(NYSE: BSX)+ announced today that it entered
How long will you wait for that promised promotion?
In the competitive world of orthopedic device companies, professionals often find themselves in a waiting game for that elusive promotion
Do you really know the incremental cost of your next sale ?
We always assume that the next new sale is good business. More sales, more profit. But not all sales are
Rethinking remote pay in the Orthopedic industry
In a recent discussion with ortho leaders, a compelling dilemma emerged that has sparked a profound debate within the orthopedic
Cutting the Cord: How ArthroFree Revolutionized Surgical Cameras
Wireless treatment: No-cord cameras help hospital staff quicken surgery process (Pacific Coast Business Times) For decades, arthroscopic surgeries have been
From Acquisition to Investment: Restor3d raises $17M to feed the Conformis deal.
Here we go! It’s only been a week since the Conformis acquisition closing and Restor3d needs more capital. Not sure
Write your resignation letter on your first day of work.
On your very first day at a new job, Nassim Taleb offers a rather unconventional piece of advice: write your
Embracing the “Minimum Viable Product”
Orthopedic companies possess a unique blind spot that sets them apart from their counterparts in the software industry. In this
Engineering wisdom from Elon Musk that can be applied to Orthopedics.
Sharing this quick interview with my fellow Ortho Engineers. There is great wisdom in here from Elon, and many Engineers
A “hidden” financial risk of using re-sterilized instruments.
Class action lawsuits like this help to make the case for single-use sterile instruments. At least one death, “hundreds of
It wasn’t you.
I talk with a ton of people who work inside both big and small ortho companies. Sharing a general observation.
OrthoVibes
When you step inside an orthopedic company, you can instantly sense the unique energy and culture that defines it. It’s
10 methods medical device startups can use to raise capital.
In the dynamic realm of medical device startups, securing essential capital is a make-or-break endeavor that fuels innovation and progress.
Just released podcast episode #45 “Navigating change in Orthopedic Sales: a deep dive with Stu Brandon”
Listen on your favorite podcatcher or on Spotify or RadioPublic. Spotify – https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tigerbuford/episodes/45—Navigating-change-in-Orthopedic-Sales-a-deep-dive-with-Stu-Brandon-149-mins-e28krjt RadioPublic – https://radiopublic.com/inside-orthopedics-69aPJD Listen to other episodes
AI in Orthopedics – Real vs. Fake
The emergence of AI into orthopedics has brought a wave of bold claims and ambitious promises. However, distinguishing genuine advancements
Ortho Sales: 5 Pro Tips for Achieving Success
Embarking on a journey through the realm of orthopedic device sales has proven to be an enriching experience for many.
5 secret weapons that are available to an Orthopedic Startup, but are completely out of reach for a Big Ortho.
1/ Risk taking. 2/ Speed. 3/ Innovation through Iteration. 4/ The Marketing Playbook. 5/ Hiring…. Unlock the full article and
Obvious isn’t obvious.
I talk with individuals each week in orthopedics who have contemplated starting a consulting business at one time or another.
Digital Surgery Planning: An Interview with TECHFIT’s Co-founder/CEO Mauricio Toro
Digital Surgery Planning: An Interview with TECHFIT’s Co-founder and CEO Mauricio Toro By Charles Goulding on August 17th, 2023 The combination of
Is a reverse total hip crazy or genius ?
Could Reverse Hips Change the Total Hip Game? (SmarTrak blog) Hip Innovation Technology is betting on its Reverse HRS Hip
The 10-Step Marketing Playbook for Ortho Startups.
If your orthopedic startup company truly stands out, I would like to share a secret marketing weapon with you, but
3 financial trends redefining Orthopedics.
In our dynamic world of orthopedics, external market financial trends can wield considerable influence on companies. These trends often operate
Stryker launches direct-to-patient marketing campaign to drive more Mako surgeries
Stryker launches direct-to-patient marketing campaign for Mako surgical robot (MassDevice) Stryker announced today that it launched a nationwide, direct-to-patient marketing campaign.
Embracing Risk: The Hidden Weapon in Your Startup.
In the early years, orthopedic startups grapple with inherent vulnerabilities, even as they nurture a vision for groundbreaking technologies and
HOLO Portal was just acquired for $0.9M. What just happened?
Augmedics may have just grabbed the deal of the century. A quick background and three thoughts. Background: Surgalign spent $125M
The Orthopedics Success Equation: Business Model or Technology?
In the ever-evolving realm of orthopedics, a counterintuitive insight challenges conventional thinking: Owning the most advanced technology or best product
Proprio raises $43M and readies for commercialization.
Why is Proprio important? The Proprio Paradigm technology has the potential to revolutionize orthopedic and spine surgery in a number
Wake up!
Orthopedic companies MUST learn financial discipline in order to survive. The easy capital faucet is was turned off forever back
Ortho technology trends in 2023
Below are 8 technology based trends in the ortho industry this year. 1/ The rise of robotic surgery: Robotic surgery
Orthopedic Hiring – the shift in supply and demand dynamics
In the midst of the ever-evolving orthopedic business, the industry is experiencing a new and unique challenge—finding and hiring the
AI-Powered Precision: Is this the Future of Orthopedic Care?
AI Is Poised to “Revolutionize” Surgery (written by Jim McCartney for the American College of Surgeons) The daily barrage of
Anatomy of a failed Medtech business
In reading about the failure of ViewRay and thought that it was representative of how orthopedics companies have failed in
Seeking fulfillment in the Orthopedic Industry –> the rise of Agency.
In this rapidly changing world of orthopedics numbers of industry professionals are expressing their desire for greater control over their
Trauma fracture startup, Curvafix, raises $39M and changes out CEO.
Websites… https://curvafix.com/ https://mvm.com/ CurvaFix raises $39M, announces new CEO (MassDevice) CurvaFix announced today that it closed a $39 million equity
Useful orthopedic startup metrics.
Smart orthopedic startups use metrics to monitor the health of their business. Below are 11 useful metrics that software startups
A fantastic productivity tool for orthopedic companies.
This is one of the single best business ideas I’ve ever heard. Any orthopedic companies can use this tool. Ortho
3 Phases of an Acquisition: A Rollercoaster Ride for Employees
Large ortho acquisitions can have a profound impact on employees, as the acquired people navigate through a range of emotions
A Wake-Up Call for all Orthopedic employees – the strong, the average and the weak.
The orthopedic industry has long been a sought-after field, attracting individuals interested in orthopedic medicine. Many entered the orthopedics industry
Augmedics raises $82.5M to further drive adoption of their xvision AR spine system.
Augmedics was first to bring AR to spine back in 2019. The system has now been used on 4,000 patients.
Zavation, backed by a PE group, acquires CoreLink for undisclosed amount.
Zavation, a Gemspring Capital Portfolio Company, Acquires CoreLink (press release) Zavation Medical Products, LLC (“Zavation”), an innovative designer and manufacturer