18 useful razors you can use in your life.
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S+N acquires CartiHeal for $330M.
If you recall in 2022, Bioventus planned to acquire CartiHeal for $450M (4X sales), but Bioventus spit them out –
Is your orthopedic company playing finite games… or infinite games ?
Finite games are played to win or lose. Infinite games are played to keep the game going. Takehome message: Seek
Thoughts on the Treace Medical Concepts correction.
Earlier this year I wrote about all the things that Treace is doing right here – Stepping into the future:
What you missed on BoneChat last week.
Watch the entire call here. Empower yourself. Join BoneChat today. Sharing a few quotes and nuggets of wisdom from Marc
Avail MedSystems, a darling medtech startup that rose during Covid, completely evaporates.
Wow! This is a big one! This big casualty resulted because of runaway expenses and lack of focus. Once again,
Xtant acquires of nanOss from RTI Surgical for $2M plus earnouts.
Expands Xtant’s Manufacturing Capabilities and Capacity to Drive Growth Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: XTNT), a global medical technology
The decline of AAOS: Why device companies are abandoning big conferences.
The big conferences are experiencing a gradual decline in several key aspects. This trend can be attributed to a series
Letting Go of Your Raft
In the orthopedics industry, professionals have always relied on their trusted tools and techniques to navigate the challenging waters of
The great talent reshuffling of 2023
The orthopedics and spine industry is currently witnessing an unprecedented wave of movement of talented people. This significant employee churn
J&J to restructure DePuy-Synthes
Takeaway Message: In 2024, look for DePuy-Synthes to spin out poor divisions and/or product lines and to acquire brand new
FIM milestone for Proprio’s game-changer navigation platform.
from HealthCareBrew Orthopedic surgeon Richard Bransford used the technology to operate on a patient with a slipped disc. Surgeons in
The Last Laugh at NASS.
At the first NASS meeting in the 1980’s, Dr. George Bagby introduced a groundbreaking innovation to the world of spine
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