The Orthopedics Industry Orthopedics is broken. How can we fix it ?
Don’t get me wrong. I love the orthopedic industry. One of the best careers one could possible have in medical […]
Complex versus Simple
A quick look at the unintended consequences of orthopedic product design. In orthopedics, I lead R&D teams for decades and
5 cultural differences between a startup and a large company
1/Risk tolerance: Startups often have a higher tolerance for risk because they are trying to disrupt the market and establish
Hire opposites
Lesson #23 from 30 lessons for emerging orthopedic companies. Leaders should hire skills that are totally complementary to themselves. This
Orthopedic friends… now is your time.
2023 is truly a unique time in history for our industry and your career. Today there are more product and
5 common reasons for for failure after an orthopedic acquisition.
Wow! We saw 21 orthopedic acquisitions in 2022 (list below). My prediction: M&A will slow down in 2023. The new
What can a first-time CEO do to survive ?
EXTENDING LONGEVITY FOR FIRST-TIME CEOS (Shockwave Innovations) “Do you want to be rich or the perpetual king/queen?” That’s a question
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
An open invitation to make offers to purchase the Carevature assets before December 27th.
Email for more information about these assets here – office@plm-law.com Carevature website – https://www.carevature.com/ Carevature YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@CarevatureRobotics Carevature
Why no-one will steal your great orthopedics start-up idea
Why no-one will steal your great start-up idea (https://medium.com/@subin.sen7) I’m sure you’ve watched Dragons Den or Shark Tank where a
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
“5 things I wish I had known at the start” by Mauricio Toro, CEO/Co-Founder at TECHFIT Digital Surgery
Article written by Mauricio Toro CEO/ Co-Founder at TECHFIT Digital Surgery After over a decade involved with startups, here are
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
A second look at the financial pressure on the unprofitable public ortho companies this year.
In early May, I raised the alarm that the public companies that are not yet profitable will been punished. Well
What if Elon Musk built an orthopedic device company?
Not likely, but it’s a worthwhile thought experiment. This thought experiment highlights why most orthopedic companies are not remarkable, but
The real reason companies don’t share salary information
The real reason why companies don’t share salary information (Medium) Yes, salary information should be included in job postings. Both
The Emotional Support Rep.
Do you know one in orthopedics? … Your friends are reading OrthoStreams daily – Are you ? Unlock your
The shortest interview.
I remember the shortest candidate interview that I have ever conducted by phone. me: “Hello, Bob. How are you?” Bob:
Red Flags for VCs during your due diligence process.
Red Flags and Warning Signs: What Could Trip Up a Startup during VC Due Diligence (Medium article written by Lauren Epstein)
You may not need my recruiting services.
Don’t contact me for your next recruiting assignment if you can execute this 4 step process for a DIY recruiting.
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;
Big Ortho can learn 4 things from the Small Ortho playbook.
4 Things Older Companies Can Learn From Startups (Entrepreneur) Big Ortho does some things exceptionally well. Small Ortho does some
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
Are you built for a career in Big Ortho or Startup Ortho?
Sharing some thoughts to help you figure out if you are built for a Big Ortho career…. or a Startup
Would you rather have 3 superstar employees or 10 so so employees?
Fits in the same salary budget… but what is more impactful for your company? … Your friends are reading OrthoStreams
Orthofix & SeaSpine merge to create a newco spine company
SPNE stock price / OFIX stock price My first impressions on day 1 of this announcement. Orthofix+SeaSpine is a strange
Come on man! Who really believes these studies anymore?
Below is an example of a clinical study that is pure “propaganda”. It was put together by well-meaning KOLs and
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)
Merger – CurveBeam (Orthopedic imaging) + StraxCorp (AI bone health).
Orthopedic imaging company CurveBeam and StraxCorp, a provider of cloud-based software to improve bone health, have entered into a definitive merger agreement
Dear Engineer, how close are you to the customer?
I believe that Engineers who work closest to the surgeon customer have the biggest career opportunities. You will notice that
Potential Big News! Germany and French medtech call for 2-year extension of MDR’s transition period
French, German medtech groups call for at least 2-year extension of MDR’s transition period (MedTechDive) Dive Brief: Two of the
Explorers make lousy Leaders.
The Explorer Many orthopedics founders act like explorers. Explorers are driven by “discovery”. They want to look around and try
Finally… the OR camera is untethered.
QUICK PROFILE – Lazurite | Cleveland, Ohio, US | Founded: 2015 (as Indago; rebranded in 2021). To date, raised a
I really appreciate your short answer as part of the OrthoStreams community. Thanks in advance.
1/more orthopedic industry news. 2/lists of startups by category 3/profile of startup of the week 4/interesting job opening of the
Tell me 3 things you have learned while working in a startup.
I posted this question on LinkedIn. Tell me 3 things you have learned while working in a startup. Below are
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
A surgeon’s perspective of why orthopedics is not invested in improving the patient experience.
Reposting a thoughtful and objective article from Dr. William Kurtz to explain why healthcare has not invested in improving the
12 ways your orthopedic company can move closer to profitability.
This article is for orthopedic company leaders looking ways to reach profitability or improve cash flow. Market conditions have tightened,
If you have manage orthopedic instrument sets or finance orthopedic instruments… you MUST listen to this conversation.
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Processes in orthopedics can be cumbersome. Let’s make it easy.
In any business, we all tend to over-complicate things. We expect it to be hard. Others who came before before
Did this orthopedic surgeon with health problems “hurt” his patients?
Dr. Richard David Heekin St. Vincent’s hospital, surgeon facing hundreds of lawsuits, allegations of ignoring complaints (Jacksonville.com) A Jacksonville native
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,
Gritty, Scrappy, Hustle.
When I recruit effective sales people for startups… 3 attributes are key. Sales people who are gritty, scrappy and hustle