The Orthopedics Industry 2025 UPDATE – The GLP-1 revolution will shrink orthopedic surgeries.
As predicted, the GLP-1 revolution has only accelerated, and this miracle drug will reshape the orthopedic landscape going forward. Recent […]
Funny time! The 10 best FDA 483 excuses.
Sharing Troy Fugate’s LinkedIN posting.. FDA 483 observations require serious, well-documented corrective actions, but some companies have responded with unbelievable
The 3 overlooked landmines – codes, reps, and VACs.
Early-stage ortho companies obsess over what’s in their grasp—patents, funding, slick prototypes, quality systems, and the FDA/EU regulatory circus. This
The “Rep Light” Business Model for Ortho startups.
For many emerging orthopedic device startups, the conventional path involves building a business around a sales representative-driven model. This typically
Here we go! Hinge Health to test the IPO waters in 2025.
The ONLY orthopedic-related company to pursue the public markets since Monogram (2023) and Treace (2021) is HingeHealth – https://www.hingehealth.com/ On March
24 ortho startups at LSI this week.
The LSI conference has emerged as a premier platform fostering collaboration between orthopedic startups and investors. Its success, in my
Zydus’ $280M Power Move: Acquires 86% Stake in French Hip/Knee co, Amplitude Surgical
The acquisition of Amplitude Surgical by Zydus Lifesciences is highly significant for the hip and knee orthopedic industry for several
New technologies –> new costs.
I have been writing about how simplicity is the answer, choice is a tax on everyone, and some orthopedic device
UPDATE from MedTechDive – Orthofix’s Darkest Day: 3 Executives Fired for Offensive Conduct.
Orthofix’s fired execs’ lewd, ‘graphic’ texts surface in legal battle (MedTechDive) Orthofix didn’t originally specify the reasons behind the 2023
Crutches Be Damned: Why Walking on Broken Bones Is the New Healing Hack
Broken Legs and Ankles Heal Better If You Walk on Them within Weeks (Scientific American) Using crutches for months is
AI Hype vs. AI Reality at AAOS: What You Need to Know.
Not all “AI” in orthopedics is what it seems. As you wander the halls of AAOS, “AI” buzzwords will be
Choice is a tax that we are all paying.
We are the guilty ones. The orthopedic device industry has collectively conditioned our customers to expect unrestricted access to any
Sports Medicine’s big moment is here.
I am noticing a new trend. The sports medicine space is bubbling up with alot of potential this year, and
Spotting Fake Orthopedic Founders
When evaluating early stage orthopedic companies —there’s a hidden challenge: not every founder pitching is the real deal. Marc Andreessen,
The Imminent Demise of “Orthopaedics”
Like it or not, AI will erase the British spellings in Orthopedics forever. The British spelling “orthopaedics,” with its elegant
The Innovation Dilemma: Why Big Ortho must resist internal innovation
In the orthopedic industry’s push for innovation and differentiation, a prevailing storyline suggests that Big Ortho companies stumble due to
A new funding avenue for early stage orthopedic concepts.
If you don’t know OREF, you are living in a cave. OREF was founded in 1955 by orthopedic surgeons to
A Front-Row Seat into 1,000 Orthopedic Startups.
Imagine if someone had visibility into ALL early orthopedic innovation. Even more specifically, if someone had early discussions with startups
Transparency: The Missing Link in Orthopedic Healthcare
Complexity isn’t just a byproduct; it’s often a strategy. The orthopedic device industry, much like credit card companies or car
Fake Nano and Real Nano in Orthopedics
In orthopedics, the term “nano” has become a buzzword, promising revolutionary changes at the smallest scales of material science. However,
Straight Talk: Do Orthopedic Companies Really Value Clinical Data?
I recently shared a blunt thought on LinkedIn: “I’ve come to the conclusion that everyone in orthopedics ‘says’ they want
Medtronic Spine buys Nanovis’ nano technology
Website – https://nanovistechnology.com/ Medtronic buys Nanovis’ nano technology for use in spine implants (MedTechDive) Medtronic will use the technology to
Is This the Dawn of Financial Tightening in US Orthopedic Healthcare?
Recent developments at Mass General Brigham (MGB), where the health system announced the largest layoffs in its history, suggest a
PSA – Startups BEWARE of Predatory Activity from Capital Allocators.
Times are getting strange. I have seen a disturbing trend where some capital allocators engage in predatory practices, particularly targeting
From Bunions to Beyond: The Tale of Minimally Invasive Magic in Foot and Ankle Care.
In the vast, ever-evolving world of orthopedics, there’s a term that whispers through the halls of hospitals and clinics like
Globus acquires Nevro for their spinal cord stimulation for $250M
In simple terms, Nevro Corp. focuses on developing and providing medical devices that help manage chronic pain. They are known
Making sense of the ZB acquisition of P28
This one was hard to gather my thoughts on. It’s kinda boring when a public company buys another public company
The Isolated World of the Orthopedic CEO
In orthopedics, the role of CEO is not just about steering a company through the complexities of healthcare innovation and
REVERSAL – The FDA will be mandating DEI for ortho clinical studies.
UPDATE – After Trump Executive Orders, FDA Removes Diversity Guidance From Website Days after President Trump issued an executive order
Making sense of VBs acquisition of Stryker Spine.
VB website – https://www.vbllc.com I am going to share thoughts on this interesting acquisition. I don’t have any inside information
How to use a Virtual Assistant
Discover how to choose and use a Virtual Assistant to boost productivity with expert tips on task delegation and management.
UPDATE – The FTC’s non-compete ban moves down to the individual states.
UPDATE – The FTC proposed to ban noncompete agreements. The ban would have applied to for-profit entities but not to
The Ortho Manifesto
Let’s fix orthopedics. Deep down, I’m an optimist, fervently believing that we can elevate orthopedics to new heights. However, our
OrthoSolutions acquires MeshWorks
Websites – https://www.orthosol.com/ and https://meshworksimplants.com/ The strategic importance of OrthoSolutions acquiring Meshworks lies in enhancing patient care through personalized 3D-printed
Differences between a great employee inside Big Ortho vs. inside Scrappy Startup.
Hey there, Ortho Warriors! Let’s talk about the heart and soul of any company – the employees. But not just
Merger – Next-gen solutions provider is rolled up by Montagu.
My 7 thoughts. The merger of Tyber Medical, Intech, and Resolve Surgical Technologies, facilitated by Montagu, is driven by several
It’s the System stupid ! Not the Implants.
I just read a nice article in BoneZone about how the TKA market is ballooning, thanks to our aging population,
10 reasons not to join BoneChat
You’ve all heard all about BoneChat by now. Let’s flip the script today. Here are 10 Reasons NOT to Join
Email autoresponders
Let’s face it! Email autoresponders are annoying and not useful to most email recipients. I send out the FREE OrthoStreams
1st Ortho to step into IPO arena this year – Medline.
Medline announces confidential submission of draft registration statement for proposed initial public offering (press release) Medline UNITE, which is part
Early stage startup to bring suture zip tie to the sports med world.
This R.I. startup wants to change the way sports medicine treats injuries (Boston Globe) Native Orthopaedics introduces a suture zip
10 Challenges Faced by Ortho Startups
Ladies and gentlemen, in the orthopedic startup arena, it’s nothing short of a gladiatorial combat. We’re up against titans who
How the Big Orthos leverage Confusopoly to their benefit.
Ok, what is a Confusopoly ? Definition: A confusopoly refers to a market strategy where market leaders intentionally create complexity
All the ortho trends that I see right now.
Hey there, it’s Tiger Buford, your “go-to” retained recruiter in orthopedics who understands startups. I talk with ortho company leaders
A first look at autonomous surgical robots.
We may be on the cusp of a new upgrade with robotics. We’re not just talking about a little tweak
I already know that you are passionate.
This is a PSA for the many many people in orthopedics out of work or looking for a better role.
TIME Magazine highlights orthopedic surgeon in healthcare leadership.
Healthcare Visionary Dr. Vikram Shah Featured in TIME Magazine for Transforming Orthopedic Care Vikram Shah is a prominent figure in
UPDATE on a 2021 Story -SpineFrontier execs charged with bribery and money laundering
NEWS UPDATE on 2021 Story – A Massachusetts federal judge dismissed money laundering charges against Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, former
Reverse Job Hunting
Rethinking Job Hunting: Why You Should Let the Job Find You The traditional approach to job hunting, with its endless
The Art of Less in Orthopedics.
Today I wanna dive into something that really resonates with me – Simplicity. Now, Steve Jobs had this favorite piece