China develops an MIS spine surgery robot and tests it clinically in Chongqing
World’s first minimally invasive spine surgery robot put into trial in China (People’s Daily Online)… Unlock the full article and […]
World’s first minimally invasive spine surgery robot put into trial in China (People’s Daily Online)… Unlock the full article and […]
Vivorte LLC gets funds to make device for hips – Business First of Louisville Vivorte, a Louisville KY startup, is
Predictability Competes with Confidence in 510(k) Revamp (MDDI Online)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot
DFine, Inc. Announces Close of $36 Million Funding (Press Release) DFine, Inc. Announces Close of $36 Million Funding… Unlock the
Bio2 Technologies Grabs $1.1M (Xconomy)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends, market intel,
InMotion restructuring, reducing staff (Memphis Business Journal)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends,
In a World of Throwaways, Making a Dent in Medical Waste (NYTimes)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights:
Data suggests orthodpedic firms should worry most about FDA changes (MedCityNews) In orthopedics and surgical instruments, 510(k )approvals for orthopedic
Will other Metal-on-Metal hips get caught up in the frenzy? Lawsuits Mounting Over DePuy Hip (Orthopedics This Week) First DePuy
Advancements in total hip replacement procedure make young patients opt for surgery (The Medical News) minimally invasive surgical techniques shorter
Del Palma Orthopedics raised US $1.4MM in equity (Med City News) Del Palma is part of the new Indiana med
Memphis stands out in Paradigm Spine’s U.S. marketing plans (Memphis Commercial Appeal)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights:
Doctor vs. device manufacturer: A case study in what not to do (OrthoSuperSite) Zimmer and Dr. Richard
FDA to Release 510(k) Report (HealthPointCapital) FDA’s Jeff Shuren talks about the upcoming changes to the 510(k) process… Unlock the
New standards for resident duty hours to be enacted in July 2011… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights:
BioMimetic Therapeutics Receives Filing Letter from FDA for Augment™ Bone Graft PMA (Press Release)… Unlock the full article and exclusive
Indiana medical device makers say fight isn’t over (IndyStar)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot
Video: New hip replacement procedure means less downtime (AZ Family) Arizona Doctors Leading the Way With New Hip Replacement Technique (BusinessPortal24)
Kyphon’s New Cement (OrthopedicsThisWeek)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends, market intel, and
Lanx Inc (Broomfield, CO) was awarded $1 million to form an Ohio division in Columbus to finalize the design and
Piramal Health to buy Biosy ntech for C$3.9 mln (Reuters India)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth
CDRH’s Shuren: FDA’s 510(k) findings due soon (MassDevice)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups,
Baxano, Inc. Announces Close of $30 Million Series C Funding (Baxano Press Release)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams
RTI Biologics Announces New Organization Structure (BusinessWire)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends,
Comparative Effectiveness Expected to Have Significant Impact on Orthopaedic Industry (John Engelhardt quote) Comparative Effectiveness Hits Medical Devices (Medical Devices
Medafor Shareholders Crush CryoLife (Orthopedics This Week)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends,
Laser Melting Bone Replacement (Medical News Today)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends,
Durom Hip Cases Consolidated (Orthopedics This Week) A familiar story for hip replacement doctor – Dr. Larry Dorr feels obligated
First four startups are: Del Palma Orthopedics, Nanovis, BioSpine, and Sites Medical. Whitley County Company Introduces New OrthoVation Center (MSNBC)
Connecticut Researchers Turn Stem Cells into Chondrocytes (HealthPointCapital)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups,
Report: Med device industry contributes 436K jobs to economy (Fierce Medical Devices) … check out the full report here (.pdf) The medical
Medtronic backs top doc with royalties (St Louis Business Journal)… Unlock the full article and exclusive
Austin filled with ‘spine’ startups (Austin Business Journal)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups,
MAKO Surgical Corp. to conduct clinical study in Scotland (OrthoSuperSite)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses,
The orthopedics sector is now a $43 billion worldwide market, and is considered the single largest segment of the medical
Arnold Caplan, PhD from Case Western will serve as CSO. He was the founder of Osiris Therapeutics. BioTime Forms New
New Hips Gone Awry Expose U.S. Kickbacks in Doctors’ Conflicts (Bloomberg Business)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights:
Wright Medical launches new skin grafting system (Memphis Business Journal) Wright Medical Group, Inc. Announces Global Commercial Launch of the
Curexo’s Next-Generation ROBODOC(R) Assists in First Surgery (PRNewsWire)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups,
Research another step towards orthopaedic implants made from shell (Victoria News Article)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights:
Tornier is the #1 foot & ankle company in the US and the #2 shoulder company worldwide. Orthopedic device firm
Riding Into Spinal Injuries (Orthopedics This Week) 40% of mountain biking accidents involve spinal cord injuries 80% are cervical injuries
Superior Court authorizes the sale of BioSyntech’s Assets (NewsWire) http://piramalhealthcare.com/ http://www.biosyntech.com/en/… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth
Austin-Based Minimus Spine Locks up Nearly $1M from Angel Investor (CityBizList)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth
Ascension is ready to bring PyroCarbon to shoulder replacement, but first it will have to contend with the FDA, payors,
S&N Opens Beijing Plant (OrthopedicsThisWeek)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends, market intel,
Some Surgeons Reconsider Use of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants (NewsInferno)… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot
Funds will support commercialization for the Xclose Tissue Repair System, and feasibility work on Rimclose. Anulex Technologies, Inc. to Raise
Complex Spine Procedures on Rise in Older Patients (MedPageToday) “I think overall there probably is too much fusion happening at
New opinion from American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Effective Alternative Treatments Available for Chronic Ankle Disability (PRNewsWire)…