Could ASCs be the future 7- ELEVEN for elective orthopedic procedures?
Guest article by Ravi Ramasamy The orthopedic industry in the recent past has witnessed two major innovations as growth drivers. […]
Winning surgeon customers in the new online world.
“Orthopedic surgeons buy from those who teach.” I learned this axiom from John Treace 30 years ago and it’s still
Medtronic licenses single-port robotic surgical technologies for $31M
Medtronic turns to Titan Medical as it makes robot-assisted surgery play (MassDevice) website Titan Medical Titan Medical (TSX:TMD;OTC:TITFX) announced today that
Come on! Ortho device companies.
You can drive orthopedic sales leads online. Let me show you how…. Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights:
Where have all the reps gone during COVID?
COVID-19 WILL CAUSE A PARADIGM SHIFT IN HOW MEDTECH COMPANIES INTERACT WITH PROVIDERS (MedGadget) Survey Results from Medtech Executives By:
Who will make the BIG breakthrough in orthopedics this decade?
New thinking is not easy in an established market such as ours in Orthopedics. But new thinking can be obvious
Implanet divesting Total Knee System assets
IMPLANET TO SELL MADISON TOTAL KNEE IMPLANT (Orthopedics This Week) Medical technology company Implanet recently entered into negotiations to sell
OssoVR continues surgical training during COVID limitations
OssoVR Lets Surgical Training Continue Virtually Despite COVID Limitations (MedGadget) Over the past few months, medical student and resident training
Corin software places acetabular cup in perfect position based on patient specific kinematics
website – https://www.coringroup.com/us/ CORIN HIP REPLACEMENT SOFTWARE CLEARED (Orthopedics Today) The FDA is still clearing medical devices. On May 1,
How COVID will remake healthcare in the western world
How COVID-19 will remake healthcare in the Western world (ZS) Locked in our homes and nervously refreshing the Johns Hopkins
Naviswiss has navigation technology that is a step in the right direction.
First Naviswiss Surgeries in Japan (press release) website – https://naviswiss.eu/ Naviswiss is pleased to announce the first usage of its
Outpatient procedure movement is happening right now! What is your response?
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The Birth of Orthopedics 3.0
COVID has accelerated change everywhere. Some sectors are being turned upside down – retail shops, restaurants, tourism, travel, leisure, casinos,
6 Questions with Steve Herrington, President @ Bodycad USA, leading the charge in personalized orthopedic solutions.
This is the 17th in a series of 6-Question interviews with leaders who are challenging conventional thinking in Orthopedics (read
Can’t see your surgeons… how do you sell with less human touch?
Orthopedic Sales Leaders, this message is for you. In this new world of less human touch, I am going to
HealthpointCapital acquires most of IlluminOss Medical
HealthpointCapital Acquires Majority Stake in IlluminOss Medical, Inc. (press release) HealthpointCapital Acquires Majority Stake in IlluminOss Medical, Inc. HealthpointCapital Acquires
Conventus acquires Flower Orthopedics
Conventus Orthopaedics, Inc. announced today that it signed adefinitive agreement to acquire Flower Orthopedics. The acquisition will close following completion
Take advantage of the orthopedic comeback
All signals point to a record number of orthopedic procedures in 2021. Elective procedures are backlogged. Orthopedists are eager to
Intellirod Spine announces the sale of its assets
Read also – Intellirod Spine launches wearable sensor to solve the compliance issue Ric Navarro, CEO of Intellirod Spine, announced
Share your story!
I am asking you to share your story on OrthoStreams. How has COVID effected you? Whether you are in sales,
Alphatec backs out on EOS acquisition citing “material adverse effect”
ATEC Terminates Agreement to Acquire EOS Imaging (press release) Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (“ATEC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ATEC), a medical
Orthopedic surgeon challenges the definition of “elective” procedures
Local orthopedic surgeon talks about secondary health care crisis from COVID-19 pandemic (Chicago Daily Herald) When Surgeon General Jerome Adams
How Startups Should Think About Capital Efficiency in this COVID period
The Burn Multiple (Medium by David Sacks) As the economic crisis deepens, capital efficiency becomes a more pressing issue for
A post-COVID outlook at the Asia Pac reconstructive Orthopedic markets
Guest article by Ravi Ramasamy After spending a decade of time working in the Asia Pac reconstructive markets with three
Thoughts on revising sales incentive compensation plans during COVID
How medtech leaders are revising sales incentive compensation plans Sales force incentive compensation often is one of the largest operating
Q&A Interview on BoneZone about COVID and Orthopedics
Tiger Buford Makes COVID-19 Predictions for Technology and You COVID-19 has the potential to affect the work of orthopedic professionals
White House gives green light for elective procedures
White House gives elective procedures green light (MassDevice) Shares of two of the largest orthopedic device companies started climbing this
Best time in history to engage with orthopedic surgeons sitting at home.
You are probably sitting at home trying to figure out how to adjust your orthopedic business for the coming boom
The “new normal” of healthcare, after the COVID pandemic
Discussing unprecedented times amidst the coronavirus pandemic and a new era of healthcare with Nick Deeter, Founder and CEO of WishBone Medical, Inc. See Undisputed Pioneer of
Early trends/predictions for the orthopedics industry in the COVID era.
Below are some early trends/predictions that I am seeing in orthopedics. Many of these trends have been occurring very slowly
The rise of the surgery center.
In the COVID world, we accidentally found out that… Schools aren’t about learning. Offices aren’t about working. Churches aren’t about
*Updated* COVID, the US ortho industry… and you.
US sick map Read – Early TRENDS in the new COVID orthopedic world How will COVID effect the US orthopedic
The early COVID impact on Orthopedics companies
COVID-19 Could Hurt Orthopedics Companies in More Ways than One (MDDIonline) Any medical procedure that can be deffered until after
For Such a Time as This – OrthoChallenge
The OrthoChallenge Submit your idea The sponsors Share the Website with your orthopedic friends – https://forsuchatimeasthisortho.com/ PRESS RELEASE 31/MARCH/2020 Raymond
OrthoPediatrics acquires ApiFix for the Non-Fusion Scoliosis Technology for $35M stock + $2M cash + earnouts in the future
OrthoPediatrics Corp. Announces Acquisition of ApiFix Ltd. with FDA-Approved Non-Fusion Scoliosis Technology (press release) OrthoPediatrics Corp. (“OrthoPediatrics” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:KIDS),
New thinking in the COVID economy.
Read – Early TRENDS in the new COVID orthopedic world I am just one person and an individual recruiter, but
Join the Virtual Summit Meeting of Orthopedists discussing COVID19 – April 2nd and 3rd
Orthopedic industry folks… if you want to understand the latest thinking from orthopedic surgeons on COVID19, then register for this
Take the R&D Offensive during the downturn in 4 Easy Steps.
Quick Bio Note: I’m an Engineering leader. I really know this R&D stuff. In my career, my teams developed 75
What is the rebound month for the backlog of orthopedic procedures?
Here is the Twitter poll that I ran with 720 Orthopedic Surgeons in April. Here is the Ortho Industry poll
ACS recommends to minimize, postpone or cancel electively scheduled operations
STOP ELECTIVE SURGERIES, FOR NOW – AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (Orthopedics This Week) HIGHLIGHT – “Orthopedic product suppliers can expect
Connecting Orthopedic Surgeons and Engineers
The Problem: A simple skills gap. Orthopedic surgeons have the best ideas for new products, but do not know how
Best time in history to interview new talent
With crisis comes opportunity. It may seem strange in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, with remote working, with the weirdness of
Elective Orthopedic procedures will be postponed.
Please share your stories of postponed Ortho procedures. Read – *Updated* COVID-19, the US orthopedic industry… and you. Amid the
A quick word about Hiring and Firing
Everyone, and I mean everyone, thinks they are good at hiring. We are not. We fool ourselves. It turns out that
“Inside Orthopedics”, the podcast for orthopedic professionals, is now available on YouTube
Yes, you asked for it, and I made it happen. All episodes of Inside Orthopedics are available on YouTube now.
Who needs cadavers?
For more, read my interview with Precision OS here – https://orthostreams.com/6-questions-precisionos/ Let’s face it. The use of cadavers for surgical
Orthopedic folks… let’s kick the INVENTORY habit.
In our careers, we have all waded through never-ending inventory outside the OR suites. For a typical elective orthopedic procedure,
Companies are investing billions so robots can perform surgery without a surgeon in the room
These companies are investing billions so robots can perform surgery without a doctor in the room (MarketWatch) Scientists are excited
Big Ortho moves from the Hardware Store to the Apple Store
The orthopedic industry is on the forefront of a new frontier in healthcare, driven predominantly by forces around innovation. Emerging
Lima moves forward with personalized shoulder arthroplasty
US website – https://limacorporate.com/world-wide/28/usa.html NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM PERSONALIZES SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY (Orthopedics This Week) LimaCorporate announced this week that their new