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Over the years I have watched many orthopedic companies rename themselves, or rebrand themselves or pivot. Most of the time

I am thrilled to share the inaugural edition of The Tiger Dashboard with everyone—for this month only. These are my

Orthopedics has shifted—you feel it in your bones. Don’t hate me. I talk with alot of people, and just share

This article exposes how Group Purchasing Organizations erect invisible barriers that sideline innovative small orthopedic companies, costing patients safer, cheaper

Ortho has changed. You and I have both been affected by these changes. Some change has made your ortho life

The orthopedic giants, like J&J MedTech (formerly DePuy-Synthes), love to play the innovation card, strutting onto the stage like tech

Key Points Research suggests fewer ETO sterilization suppliers in the US due to stricter regulations and health concerns. It seems

Our industry is shifting fast, and some old ways are losing ground. I am tracking a few changes to keep

Like it or not, AI will erase the British spellings in Orthopedics forever. The British spelling “orthopaedics,” with its elegant

Let’s fix orthopedics. Deep down, I’m an optimist, fervently believing that we can elevate orthopedics to new heights. However, our

Ok, what is a Confusopoly ? Definition: A confusopoly refers to a market strategy where market leaders intentionally create complexity

Hey there, it’s Tiger Buford, your “go-to” retained recruiter in orthopedics who understands startups. I talk with ortho company leaders

I see trends. Some are obvious. Others are not. The shrinking startup is really happening today, but it is subtle.

Change in our beloved orthopedics industry is both relentless and accelerating. For an individual working inside the industry to comprehend

Something has to change. Hospitals have staffing problems. Reimbursements are lower each year. Ortho surgeons must perform more cases to

Tenet Healthcare, the Dallas-based parent company of United Surgical Partners International, is rapidly pivoting its strategy by selling off hospitals

Where are the moon shots today ? In this decade, we just don’t see orthopedic startups taking moonshots like the

Hospitals and ASCs are at their breaking point with labor issues. If your ortho solution does not help their business,

I believe that the future of ortho startups will be completely different from what we see today. These companies will

Orthopedics has been good to most of us. We all know that it’s an industry that genuinely helps people. Our

A step in the right direction. Finally a company is downsizing these giant expensive robots. Think Surgical is miniaturizing robotic

Fact: The spine industry moves so fast that there is no time for clinical studies. Since there is no time

Our orthopedic industry is constantly changing. For early-stage orthopedic companies some things are getting EASIER, but most things are getting

The year 2000- Surgeon – “This is the implant system that I want to use and my rep will handle

The ortho market is changing faster than ever because of technology, a new financial environment, shifts in demographics, new drugs