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, […]
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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
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,
The solution to the Orthopedic device “last-mile problem” sprouted from military logistics experience.
Founded by former U.S. Army Logistics Officer Ethan Lauer, ImplantBase helps the Spine and Orthopedic medical device companies improve profitability
Not so fast… Bioventus backs out of CartiHeal acquisition for $450M (4.5 X sales)
My opinion is that Bioventus decision is a “canary in the coal mine” for the med device market in 2022.
How do orthopedic startups create value? 18 thoughts.
Startups shouldn’t solve technically hard problems (InvertedPassion) 1/ Startups get funded when they’re expected to be valuable, and they’re valuable
The Leverage Problem
Let’s talk about an unpopular topic in orthopedic circles – profitability. Many orthopedic device companies can deliver world-class products that
The Osso story, and its amazing growth from conception in 2016.
How Osso Became One Of VR’s Biggest Companies (Interview) – UploadVR Surgical education platform Osso VR recently announced $66 million in funding
6 Questions with Phil Sayles, who has digitized the last mile in the orthopedic supply chain – the OR.
The Operation Room was the last place on earth where high-tech products are not scanned. Screws are manually counted on
The future of surgical training is actually already here.
Osso VR nets $66 million for surgical training (Axios) San Francisco’s Osso VR collected $66 million in Series C funding
What is the future of orthopedic surgery?
A wonderful part of my role as a retained recruiter for early-stage orthopedic companies, is that I get to see
Metamaterials expand the possibilities in Biomedical Engineering
Our bones – like our fingerprints – have their own unique set of identifiers, including mineral density, volume, and skeletal
3Spine raises $33M for clinical trial for the 1st ever joint replacement for lumbar spine
website – https://3spine.com/ 3Spine raises US$33 million in Series C funding round (SpinalNewsInternational) 3Spine has raised US$33 million in an oversubscribed Series
Run away!
I believe that surgeon-founded/owned orthopedic startups are doomed from the beginning. This belief is based on decades of ortho history.
The challenge of training your orthopedic surgery AI.
Contrary to popular belief, training an AI for surgery is not easy. So how long does it take for a
ZB launches an AI app to predict early gait problems after TJR.
Note: I will be interviewing Liane Teplitsky, President, Global Robotics and Technology & Data Solutions @ ZB on the Inside
“You can’t do that in orthopedics”
True innovation in orthopedics is questioned 100% of the time. Initially, the “true” game changers are thought to be crazy.
Seeking CEO for orthopedic sensor startup with deferred compensation and equity.
This is a PSA for an orthopedic surgeon inventor friend. I have no financial interest… just trying to help a
Can virtual surgery support occur on demand anywhere in the world? Yes it can.
The following is a case study of how Zimmer Biomet supported a total knee case in Holland from Warsaw Indiana.