Celling Technologies Announces Initial Success With Res-Q System in Adult Stem Cell Therapy Procedures
ThermoGenesis Corp (Nasdaq: KOOL), a leading supplier of innovative products for processing and storing adult stem cells, said today its […]
Using EMG to Predict Knee Problems
Screening the knee muscles of an uninjured female athlete with electromyography (EMG) technology can determine if they are at a
Letter from the Ortho capital: Don’t add taxes on medical device makers
Any health care bill that adds a tax on medical device makers would absolutely cripple our county, Kosciusko, and
Solving Arthritis pain without surgery or drugs with Pulsating Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)
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Surgix, a computer assisted surgery startup, raises $500,000
Surgix is developing computer system for real-time image guided surgery, mainly for orthopedic trauma. Surgix is a Maaylan Ventures
World Arthritis Day is Oct 12, 2009
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Cardo Medical purchases assets of bankrupt Vertebron for only $1.3M cash at auction
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Impliant completes the first 2 implantations of its new TOPS VersaLink Spinal System in UK and Belgium
Impliant, Inc is a developer of novel motion-sparing alternatives to traditional spinal fusion surgery PRNewsWire… http://ow.ly/tGBs The Complete List
TiGenix gains CE mark for ChondroCelect, an ACI treatment for cartilage regeneration, plans launches in in Germany, the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Belgium
What differentiates ChondroCelect from other ACI treatments is that TiGenix tests the tissue sample taken from the patient for certain genetic markers
Moebius Technologies Inc – how Sagar Sheth transformed an automotive manufacturer into medical device startup company in Lansing, MI
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What Is Frozen Shoulder? What Causes Frozen Shoulder? What Is Adhesive Capsulitis?
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2009 International Society meeting to focus on hip arthroscopy
The 2009 International Society for Hip Arthroscopy meeting, hosted by Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, brings together leading
Platelet Rich Plasma: Positive Early Results
PRP involves placing the patient’s own blood into a centrifuge, which separates the red blood cells from the platelets. “Some
An Annapolis startup, Suspension Orthopaedic Solutions, raised $2.3M to develop a fracture fixation system
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US Spine launches its Phantom Plus Interbody Fusion System
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TranS1 (TSON) sales grow 15% in Q3 over last year
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TiGenix gets CE Mark for ChondroCelect knee cartilage regeneration product
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FDA says companies selling dynamic-stabilization system must collect clinical data – DePuy, Medtronic and Zimmer are named
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday that companies making or hoping to sell so-called dynamic-stabilization systems for spinal
ReGen Biologics has secured a $3M bridge loan to help restructure
Stock (OTC:RGBO) dropped to under $1.00 ReGen Closes Bridge Financing (Yahoo Finance)… http://ow.ly/sVdD… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams
Vexim Develops New Spine Diagnostic
Vexim, creator of the SpineJack device for treating vertebral compression fractures, recently received $12.9M to assist in the development
Smith & Nephew soured by health care spending cuts
Among the proposals is a possible $4bn (£2.5bn) annual tax on companies that produce medical products. This could dock around
Scient’x Announces Strategic Alliance In Dynamic Fusion with Allegheny General Hospital
The alliance will include collaborative biomechanical and clinical research, technology development and medical education HealthPointCapital… http://ow.ly/szAy BusinessWire… http://ow.ly/szvZ… Unlock the
Loyola University Hospital cracks the code on reducing high-risk Orthopedic hospital stays and increasing patient satisfaction
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Extremity Medical commenced limited release of the TarsX Intramedullary Midfoot Fusion Device in the U.S
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Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment And Its Use In Sports Medicine
Platelet -rich plasma (PRP) is currently used as an alternative treatment method for several common orthopaedic-related sports medicine conditions Science
First Orthopedic Surgeon goes to space!
Orthopedic surgeon is ready to embark on mission to the space station. Robert L. Satcher Jr, MD, PhD will operate
Cardo Medical implants 1st Align 360 Total Knee System
Cardo Medical (OTCBB:CDOM) marked the introduction and 1st successful implantation of the Align 360™ Total Knee system. Commercial release to
RSB Spine, LLC, Announces Distribution Agreement with Paradigm BioDevices, Inc.
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Six Hospitals Pay $8.3 Million in Medicare Spine Surgery Whistleblower Case
Three hospitals in Alabama and three in Indiana have agreed to pay $8.36 million to settle federal and whistleblower charges
OrthoChip, a wireless chip reader for spine disc pressure, will be developed by OrthoMEMS and Stellartech
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ASTM to hold symposium on static and dynamic spinal implants in Philadelphia Nov 16, 2010
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French spine company, Medicrea, launches PASS LP De-Rotation connector in the US and prepares for study
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Internet Access Produces Misinformed Patients: Managing the Confusion
By David S. Hungerford, MD ORTHOPEDICS 2009; 32:658 Dr. Hungerford says it all began in 2003
Metallic Glass For Bone Surgery
It is possible that broken bones will in the near future be fixed using metallic glass.
Scient’x Announces Its Dynamic Solutions for the Spine Strategy and Concurrent Launch of Isobar Evolution
Scient’x Groupe S.A.S. (Scient’x) announces its focus on offering Dynamic Solutions for the spine. This corporate strategy positions Scient’x to
My Surgery-Free Hip Replacement
Two years ago Carl became the first patient in the UK to have his diseased hip
Bone Repair company, Biomatlante SA, raises $5M in Series A funding
Biomatlante SA, a 14-year-old French synthetic bone company, has raised EUR3.5 million ($5.1 million) in its first venture
Arthrocare closes $75M in stock sale to the private equity arm of One Equity Partners (OEP) to repay existing credit agreement and for general operations
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FDA: Menaflex Clearance Shows “Definite Threats” to the 510(k) Process
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Knight Foundation donates $2.1M to develop composite materials for Orthopedic implant applications
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The world of orthopedics is moving toward individualized treatment for patients
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FDA is talking tough about pulling back its clearance of ReGen’s Menaflex
FDA Reports Political Pressure Over Implant (Washington Post)… http://ow.ly/qYFv FDA to Evaluate Clearance Process
Axial Biotech launches SCOLISCORE, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis prognostic test
SCOLISCORE is a saliva-based genetic test designed to predict the risk of progression of scoliosis http://ow.ly/r1bw… Unlock the
Orthopedic device makers and Warsaw, Ind. region receive $7 million grant for strategic initiative
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Applied Spine Technologies Announces New Corporate Headquarters in Connecticut
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MedShape Solutions gets FDA clearance for the “First” Shape Memory Polymer Device for Orthopedics
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Patient-specific Orthopedic Implants are being driven by a confluence of new technologies
Illustrative Examples: Mid-Shaft Tibia Implant, Custom Glenoid Socket in Shoulder, Calf Muscle Implant, Pectoral Muscle and Matched Breast Implant http://ow.ly/qMPP…
Spinal Kinetics pulls in $5.3M in funding of its targeted $9.5M
Spinal Kinetics raises $5.3M to treat degenerative spine diseases (Deals & More)… http://ow.ly/qAUu The Creme de
Osseon Therapeutics to sell Osseoplasty VCF products into Europe and South America
Osseon Signs International Distribution Agreement With MBA Incorporado (Yahoo Finance)… http://ow.ly/qB5N… Unlock the full article and exclusive
Body snatchers accusation from Germany for tissue sold in US – RTI Biologics is involved
RTI/Tutogen is allegedly under investigation following accusations that the company paid for tissue (bones, cartilage, tendons, etc.) harvested without consent