Is it all about ACCESS nowadays ?
The year 2000- Surgeon – “This is the implant system that I want to use and my rep will handle […]
Pain and suffering => Success
The CEO of the fastest growing company in the world shared his thoughts with Stanford students today. Builders of ortho
The Inconvenience of Opportunity
We all dream of perfect timing: finding that perfect new job, joining a hot new orthopedic company at the perfect
Unlocking success in a new ortho business.
Orthopedic startups have to solve problems in order to be successful. These problems are like combinations on a lock. If
Learn from people who have actually built ortho startups.
Upgrade your career. Become a member today at bonechat.com Register for our next live discussion at bonechat.com/calls Recent discussions… How
The intersection of AI, the FDA oversight, and the political landscape
Artificial intelligence is making critical health care decisions. The sheriff is MIA. (Politico by RUTH READER) Doctors are already using unregulated
Ortho Trends in 2024 (just my opinion)
The ortho market is changing faster than ever because of technology, a new financial environment, shifts in demographics, new drugs
Zombie spine company of the week.
Congrats to Spineway ! Spineway was founded in 2005 in Lyon France. Spineway is typical of hundreds of “me-too” spine
Thoughts on the FDA and the Class III pathway.
Navigating the journey of a Class III regulatory approval in the US can be a daunting task for any ortho
What you missed on BoneChat this week.
Ted Bird shares everything that he knows about crowd funding for Medtech startups – the good, the bad, and the
2024 is the tipping point for spine motion.
For the first time in the history of spine surgery, an abundance of motion-preserving options compels US surgeons to consider
Working blindfolded: Do you know the financial health of your company?
There is a recent trend where good people have found themselves in ortho companies with poor financial health. Often they
From Integration to Elimination: Globus will completely devour Nuvasive this year.
This is an acquisition not a merger! Globus lays off Nuvasive employees after merger (MedTechDive) More than 150 positions in
OrthoStreams: Celebrating 17 years of saying ‘No Thanks’.
After 17 years of tireless effort and 3,500 postings, I am beyond thrilled to announce that OrthoStreams is still officially
How to Become Wealthy Working in the Orthopedic Industry
Discover how to build wealth in orthopedics by choosing emerging niches, collaborating with top talent, and balancing smart, strategic work.
5 personality traits of an innovative leader according to Marc Andreessen.
When you’re talking about real innovators—people who actually do really creative, breakthrough work—I think you’re talking about these 5 things:
The Clinical Evidence Myth: Why the orthopedic industry doesn’t really want clinical evidence.
I read the article titled, Building the Pathway to Successful Use of Real World Evidence. This BoneZone article discusses the
Spine is dead!
I am officially announcing that Spine has reached its saturation point. There are the natural technology cycles in orthopedics. Once
The dawn of NuVasive: The insider’s story by the founder, Jim Marino
Introduction: In 2024, Globus will “eat” Nuvasive. Nuvasive will be completely integrated and digested by GMED. The purple wave will
OrthoPediatrics acquires a distressed Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics for $22M
websites – https://www.bostonoandp.com/ and https://www.orthopediatrics.com/ Tiger’s Initial Thoughts Orthopediatrics (OP) has acquired another “dog” using financial leverage and they will
Revolutionize Your Orthopedic Sales: Join Phil Sayles in Mastering Digital Sets and Trays for Peak Efficiency and Profit
Phil Sayles shared “How Digital Sets and Trays Maximize Orthopedic Rep Efficiency, Service, and Income”. Watch the discussion with Phil here
Blockchain technology is coming to orthopedics.
In the imminent evolution of orthopedic patient care, the advent of blockchain technology stands poised to revolutionize established paradigms and
World’s first pediatric deformity case using VisAR immersive augmented reality surgical navigation.
website – https://www.novarad.net/visar World’s first pediatric deformity case using immersive augmented reality surgical navigation (press release) Dr. Scott Luhmann, an orthopedic
2024 startup trends. The new normal.
ZIRP is the zero interest rate policy that has been the primary philosophy of US Central Bank since 2008. ZIRP
Friction
Friction may be the most underrated concept in creating a sustainable profitable orthopedic business. In a previous “push-versus-pull” article I
Henry Schein enters the Extremities space with investments in both TriMed and Extremity Medical.
Henry Schein Enters Extremity Segment of Orthopedic Market Agrees to Acquire a Majority Interest in TriMed, Forms Strategic Relationship With
100 Simple Truths
It’s 100% off if you don’t buy it. Not wanting something is as good as having it. Someone else’s success
How a Product Manager can ace an interview.
In this example, I am going to assume that you are a Product Manager (PM) interviewing at an orthopedic technology
Stryker acquires French joint company for their Dual Mobility Cup
website – https://www.serf.fr/en/ Stryker to acquire joint replacement company SERF SAS (MassDevice) Stryker (NYSE: SYK)+ announced today that it executed a binding
Zimmer finally gives up on the spine business entirely.
Zimmer is a world-class total joint company that has tried to diversify into spine over and over again… and failed.
Is Orthopedics ready to “green” the operating room?
Four surgeon authors make a case for environmental sustainability in orthopedics in Orthopedics Today. Key takeaways: The orthopedic specialty generates
What you missed on BoneChat last week.
Are you a sales professional who want MORE control and agency over your sales career? Stu has the answer for
Marc Viscogliosi demystifies raising capital on BoneChat.
Early-Stage Investors: Seed and Angel Funding “Kind of when we first think about who are the earliest investors in companies,
What you missed on BoneChat last week.
Marc Viscogliosi demystified the topic of raising capital for any orthopedic company, then he answered questions (10 slides) Watch the
HOPCo acquires the digital health platform, MyACTome
This partnership will dramatically streamline the rollout of evidence-based protocols, automated clinical decision support, remote care management, and value-based care
Why 2024 Could Be the Year of Fractional Work in Orthopedics.
The Premise: Fractional work has revolutionized other industries like taxis and food delivery. I believe that fractional work will come
Another state may be banning non-competes
New York is on the brink of potentially outlawing noncompete agreements, a move that would impact approximately one in five
10 biggest Med Device states (ranked by statistics).
According to MedicalDesign & Outsourcing the ranking are: California Minnesota Massachusetts Florida Indiana Pennsylvania Texas New York New Jersey Illinois
A quick bone anatomy lesson.
Human bones are made up of several layers and components, each with a specific function that contributes to the overall
18 useful razors you can use in your life.
WARNING: Some thinking may be required. Definition: A razor is a rule of logic that suggests the simplest explanation or
S+N acquires CartiHeal for $330M.
If you recall in 2022, Bioventus planned to acquire CartiHeal for $450M (4X sales), but Bioventus spit them out –
Is your orthopedic company playing finite games… or infinite games ?
Finite games are played to win or lose. Infinite games are played to keep the game going. Takehome message: Seek
Thoughts on the Treace Medical Concepts correction.
Earlier this year I wrote about all the things that Treace is doing right here – Stepping into the future:
What you missed on BoneChat last week.
Watch the entire call here. Empower yourself. Join BoneChat today. Sharing a few quotes and nuggets of wisdom from Marc
Avail MedSystems, a darling medtech startup that rose during Covid, completely evaporates.
Wow! This is a big one! This big casualty resulted because of runaway expenses and lack of focus. Once again,
Xtant acquires of nanOss from RTI Surgical for $2M plus earnouts.
Expands Xtant’s Manufacturing Capabilities and Capacity to Drive Growth Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: XTNT), a global medical technology
The decline of AAOS: Why device companies are abandoning big conferences.
The big conferences are experiencing a gradual decline in several key aspects. This trend can be attributed to a series
Letting Go of Your Raft
In the orthopedics industry, professionals have always relied on their trusted tools and techniques to navigate the challenging waters of
The great talent reshuffling of 2023
The orthopedics and spine industry is currently witnessing an unprecedented wave of movement of talented people. This significant employee churn
J&J to restructure DePuy-Synthes
Takeaway Message: In 2024, look for DePuy-Synthes to spin out poor divisions and/or product lines and to acquire brand new