The Orthopedics Industry This little device is a no-brainer to improve early outcomes with TKA.
Remote Monitoring using Wearable Technology after Knee Arthroplasty Using a Joint-Specific Wearable Device: A Prospective Cohort Study of 435 patients […]
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Don’t Get Left Behind in the Digital Revolution of Orthopedics.
Orthopedic Implant Manufacturer, As a leader in the orthopedic industry, you know the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest
3 questions… as the MedTech world changes right before our eyes.
1/ Is funding of AI-based startups hype or is this the new future ? 2/ Will AI systems based on
Breakthrough: A better way to train AI for orthopedic surgery.
Summary Researchers at the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics have developed SyntheX, a system for creating realistic synthetic X-ray
The Innovation Dilemma for the Big Orthos
Innovation is essential for any orthopedic company looking to stay ahead of the curve in a fast-changing landscape. Yet, innovation
10 top surgical navigation systems startups
(according to Tracxn Jan2023) Globally there are 146 Surgical Navigation Systems companies, but here is the list of the 10
4 reasons why every Product Development Engineer should consider working in the transformational field of Additive Manufacturing.
1/ Additive Manufacturing is enabling the future of implant design – (eg: Nuvasive’s Modulus below) 2/ Cementless fixation is the
Proprio’s OR navigation system may completely redefine complex orthopedic surgery.
Proprio’s OR navigation system could improve orthopedic surgeries (Medical Design & Outsourcing) Proprio is rolling its AI-powered surgical navigation system
6 cool technologies at AAOS that you should know about.
Just my opinion. 1/ Arthroscopy without wires – Lazurite 2/ The world’s only compression staple that turns into bone…. and
Listening to surgeons helped startup REX Ortho innovate.
REX Ortho is an exciting new start-up company developing novel expandable screws for orthopaedic applications. It is a platform technology
Startup to watch – Loci Orthopaedics.
Pre-clearance, Pre-commercialization, €13.3M raised in 4 rounds so far, located in Ireland. Website – https://www.lociorthopaedics.com/ BIG PROBLEM We all have
World’s 1st non-permanent compression staple.
OSSIOfiber® Compression Staple Answers Surgeon, Patient Demand inFastest Growing Product Category in Extremities OSSIO, Inc., a fast-growing orthopedic fixation technology company, today
Stem cell treatments + AI will be a game changer in orthopedics.
Problem: Stem cell treatments have issues. Stem cell treatments are plagued by lack of efficacy and zero clinical outcomes data.
Ranking the Most Disruptive Orthopedic Technologies in the Future
There is alot of hype out there. Allow me to try to shamelessly guess which technologies will be the most
New Zealand orthopedic surgery planning startup raises $5M and partners with ZB for global distribution
New Zealand orthopedic surgery planning startup raises $5M and partners with Zimmer Biomet for global distribution (MedCityNews) Website – https://www.formuslabs.com/
5 improved pedicle screw insertion technologies that do not require robots or navigation.
Insert pedicle screws more precisely and safely without a robot or navigation system? Which are the alternatives? (SMG) Precision, speed,
FDA clears single-use arthroscope.
FDA clears Pristine Surgical single-use arthroscope (MassDevice) Pristine Surgical announced today that FDA has cleared its Summit 4K single-use surgical
Complex versus Simple
A quick look at the unintended consequences of orthopedic product design. In orthopedics, I lead R&D teams for decades and
A thought experiment about the AI future in orthopedics.
(Adapted by Jason Andrews at https://twitter.com/PersuasionRisng) There are two types of AI: – those trained on human examples- those given
The 7 deadly sins of strategy.
Shared by Jeroen Kraaijenbrink on LinkedIn Why do strategies fail? And why do they fail to be effectively executed so
2 criteria for successful predictive AI in Orthopedics.
Two key points: Predictive AI are only useful if they are correlated real outcomes in Orthopedics. Predictive AI will require
Q&A update on a disruptive startup in hip fracture prevention.
CEO LEADERSHIP SERIES: HOW FLEXIBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY GOT THIS STARTUP THROUGH TOUGH TIMES (Ashton Tweed) Falling and breaking a hip
An FDA clearance ≠ “safe” for a NEW total shoulder system.
The following argument is made by Dr Frederick Matsen, Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Washington;
The Great Data Grab of 2025.
We all know that implants are becoming commodities with a downward spiral in pricing. The device companies copy each other
How orthopedic companies use SPEED as a weapon.
Let’s talk about another killer app for orthopedic companies, SPEED. I have already written about Risk and Iteration. Let me share how startups
Why the obsession over AI, VR, and AR?
There are already dozens of global medical conferences focused on the topic of VR, AI, and AR (like this one
Trauma startup, focused on pelvic FXs, is gaining traction
website – https://curvafix.com/ IM IMPLANT USED IN 100TH PELVIC FRACTURE PATIENT (by ELIZABETH HOFHEINZ, M.P.H., M.ED at Orthopedics This Week)
Finally… the OR camera is untethered.
QUICK PROFILE – Lazurite | Cleveland, Ohio, US | Founded: 2015 (as Indago; rebranded in 2021). To date, raised a
The controversial topic of cosmetic limb lengthening told from the patients perspective.
I Wish I Was a Little Bit Taller (GQ) Website – Nuvasive Precise Stryde John Lovedale is feeling pretty good, despite
25 Ortho Startups to watch this year
https://www.medtechpulse.com/article/infographic/25-orthopedics-startups-to-watch-in-2022 When industry experts discuss the most promising innovation in the context of MedTech, they often refer to trends such
Can Roam Robotics delay a patient’s total knee replacement indefinitely?
https://www.medtechpulse.com/article/insight/roam-robotics-introduces-a-soft-knee-exoskeleton Website – https://www.roamrobotics.com/ The story Roam Robotics, a San Francisco-based robotics company, unveiled a $7,000 fabric exoskeletal knee brace
The role of Robotics, AI, and automation in healthcare
Robotics and automation are the future of healthcare (MedCity News) Advanced technologies, such as AI-guided robotics and automation, offer a
Surgical Robots will look stupid!
Robots are everywhere! Robots are now used in 5% of knee and hip procedures. MAKO has installed 1,500 robots in
An interview with French robotic TKR startup CEO, Sophie Cahen
Transformers, Rise of the Orthobots! An interview with Ganymed’s CEO; Sophie Cahen (LinkedIn Pulse interview by Henry Norton) Last week,
What happens to a Startup when VCs replace the Founder?
Research: What Happens to a Startup When Venture Capitalists Replace the Founder (HBR) Summary. When a startup founder seeks external funding, they
Amazon moves one step closer to entering Orthopedics.
Amazon Makes Moves In Healthcare With Plans To Acquire One Medical (Forbes) We OrthoStreamers tend to think that disruption will
The lure of a Monopoly in Orthopedics.
Yes, there are Monopolies in Orthopedics, and they are fantastic! A few savvy orthopedic companies create a new category or
A few thoughts on non-competes
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney. This is not legal advice. These are just observations. “Individuals change jobs in orthopedics
Is Orthopedic tech recession proof?
There is no question that we are in a recession now. We have all been reading about the consumer tech
Smith+Nephew introduces smart glasses into the OR to enable remote technical support
Tiger commentary – This is the wrong application for smart glasses, but at least S+N is trying. The winning application
Magnetic bandages with stem cells to be used to repair OA and fractures
FUTURE OF MEDICINE: Magnetic bandages with stem cells to be used to repair worn joints and mend broken bones (The
The killer app for smart implants… is it too early to figure it out?
Companies see a future for smart implants. Doctors are waiting for proof. (MedTechDive) Zimmer Biomet and Canary Medical are rolling
If you want to see where orthopedics technology is going… follow the new money.
Proximie just raised $80M to accelerate it’s full-service connected surgery platform. This future is all about smart ecosystems, not devices.
Onkos to acquire Stryker/Stanmore’s Juvenile Tumor System
Back in 2016, Stryker acquired Stanmore Implants for $52M – read here Onkos Surgical to acquire Stryker’s Juvenile Tumour System
OrthoPediatrics acquires Pega Medical for $33M
Expands portfolio of trauma and deformity systems for pediatric orthopedics, including the Fassier-Duval Telescopic IM System™ websites – https://www.pegamedical.com/ ,
Why digital health companies turn into patient management companies
(written by Bill Hunter, MD, President & CEO, Canary Medical for OrthoStreams) After a little over a decade of participating
The current state of digitizing orthopedic surgery.
Digitizing Surgery (LinkedIn article by Peter Verrillo, CEO @ enhatch) Imagine, as a total joint replacement orthopedic surgeon today, that
AI, Augmented Reality and Robots are just features, not products.
I am seeing too many Ortho companies promoting their AI, their AR and their robots. Remember that these are just
Has a Spanish startup finally solved the ACL tunnel fixation problem?
It’s early, but very promising. 50 surgeries so far in EU, with 20 of them more than one-year followup. No
A better business metric for Ortho startups – “The Burn Multiple”
The Burn Multiple (by David Sacks on substack) How Startups Should Think About Capital Efficiency As the economic crisis deepens,