Startup gets FDA clearance for pyrocarbon CMC interpositional spacer
Ensemble Orthopedics Inc. has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Ensemble CMC Implant, which was designed […]
Good start with your digital media, but…
I watching many orthopedic device companies trying to reach surgeons online and become relevant on digital media. I have noticed
14 Truths about working inside a large orthopedic company
I worked for Big Orthos early in my career. Today as a retained recruiter, I talk with people every week
Muvr, an innovative patient wearable, is acquired by Exactech
Exactech Acquires Muvr, Innovative Patient Wearable and Communication Solutions for Orthopaedic Practices (press release) Exactech’s new Active Intelligence technology will
Career tips you can learn from your dog
Like many of you, we have a dog. My wife and I have noticed that he strategically rests in the
OrthoStreamers… sharing the UK Joint Registry 2003-2019 with you
The UK national joint registry contains some of the best data in the world regarding joint outcomes (I don’t know
Eye Opener
2020 has been an eye opener. Starting in January, we read that an entire continent was on fire, then the US
The Current State of Digital Health Adoption in Orthopedics, PT, Sports Med
Amp Recover CEO Talks The Current State of Digital Health Adoption in Orthopedics, PT, Sports Med (HIT Consultant) David Nichols
Stryker, NuVasive, & Globus move forward with robots during the pandemic
Stryker, NuVasive, Globus forge on with surgical robots through COVID-19 (MedTechDrive) The pandemic hasn’t stopped orthopaedic and spine specialists from
Former MiMedx execs are convicted in fraud case
Report: Jury convicts ex-MiMedx execs in fraud case (MassDevice) Two former executives of MiMedx were convicted today on charges in an alleged
Uni knee pulled from market because of high aseptic loosening rates
B. Braun halts certain Aesculap knee implants (MassDevice) B. Braun’s Aesculap Univation X knee system B. Braun is notifying customers who
Remote orthopedic surgery is coming.
You have heard about remote surgery support, now let’s talk about remote surgery. New possibilities are coming for orthopedic surgery.
Don’t define yourself based on your past.
WARNING – For some of you, this article my hurt your ego a bit. Many of my old orthopedic friends
Olympus acquires FH ORTHO, a french extremities company
Olympus Announces Acquisition of FH ORTHO, an International Orthopedics Company in France (press release) Olympus Corporation (Director, Representative Executive Officer,
Stryker closes Wright Medical acquisition and divests businesses to DJO
Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced that it closed the purchase of Wright Medical (NSDQ:WMGI) and sold some of its arthroplasty systems to DJO. Kalamazoo, Mich.-based
Orthopedic company leaders are rarely the smartest people in the room.
I have worked for and worked with brilliant leaders in Orthopedics. I remember the day that I discovered that the
The Impact of AI on Surgery
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Surgery (Forbes) Telemedicine “We’ve witnessed ten years of change in a month” is a
Don’t be Alex Trebek!
I interview new people in Orthopedics every week who are pigeon-holed into specialized careers. They wake up after 10 or
In the future, ortho companies will use a digital marketing component to load the enrollment funnel for clinical studies?
Social Media 101: Best Practices for Clinical Trial Recruitment (Anju) As crucial as clinical trials are for pioneering new treatments,
How motion capture is revolutionising spinal care
How motion capture is revolutionising spinal care (Spinal Surgery News) Kim Duffy, life sciences product manager at Vicon, looks at
Imagine… virtual scrubbing into the OR from anywhere in the world. It’s here.
Virtually Scrubbing in to the OR from Anywhere in the World (MDDI Online) Dr. Nadine Hachach-Haram, founder and CEO of
Virtual surgery support is available RIGHT NOW in Orthopedics.
Listen and learn about three startups leading the way. We have all felt the push-back from hospitals during COVID. Orthopedic sales support,
5 Tips that Startups Need to Know
5 Tips Startups Need to Know for Success (BoneZone) BoneZone has re-published 5 of my 30 lessons for startups. Enjoy.
Finally… Stryker to complete Wright Medical acquisition on November 10
Read more here – Everything you need to know about the Stryker-Wright acquisition Stryker to complete Wright Medical acquisition on
Interview with George Kramb of Rightdevice
Meet The Disruptors: George Kramb of Rightdevice On The Three Things You Need To Shake Up Your Industry (Authority Magazine) George Kramb
Newsflash for the spine world: PEEK & Titanium – you’re not alone!
ZFUZE™ has arrived and the technology is currently being applied to the Xiphos™ ZFUZE™ Interbody Fusion System used in spine
AI can now identify the make and model of total joints
WITH 99% ACCURACY, AI IDENTIFIES MODEL AND MFG IN-VIVO (Orthopedics This Week) Using 682 radiographs (424 patients), researchers from Cleveland
A clever new way to harvest bone and marrow for extremities
Avitus Orthopaedics Launches Next Generation of its Bone and Marrow Harvesting Technology (press release) Avitus Orthopaedics, a medical device company,
Zimmer Biomet creates a DTC campaign aimed at the 53% of patients who are delaying joint replacement
Should You Put Off Joint Surgery During COVID-19? (MDDI Online) Zimmer Biomet launched an educational campaign in an effort to
Novel ankle stability devices launched by Artelon
Artelon Expands Leadership in Ankle Stability with FLEXBAND™ SOLO and ATL Anchoring Systems Innovative complete systems offer intuitive solutions for ankle
Surgery as we know it may never be the same after Covid
Surgery as We Know It May Never Be the Same after Covid-19 (MDDI Online) Surgery volumes have rebounded faster than
Smith+Nephew’s knee robot play is faster, smaller and more accessible
Smith+Nephew is taking the road less traveled with its ortho surgical robotics (Medical Design & Outsourcing) British medtech giant Smith+Nephew
Nobody cares about your degree
This may be a tough message for many young Engineers. I talk with Product Development Engineers every day, many of
When are the ortho companies going to stop doing this to their customers?
Stories From The Field (Moab Healthcare) Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Challenges: Unprocessed Trays at 0700 The Dirty Truth If you
ZB is leveraging mymobility to prepare for the future of predictive analytics and personalized orthopedics care.
Mymobility’s Role in Zimmer Biomet’s Digital Transformation (MedTech Strategist) On its march to becoming a digital leader in orthopedics, Zimmer
Austin has become the organ donor for the Big Orthos
Austin is my second home. I know Austin and the orthopedics scene there very well. I have lived there three
Update on the 12 major surgical robotics systems today
12 surgical robotics companies you need to know (Medical Design & Outsourcing) Surgical robotics remains a hot area in medtech
S+N acquires the Integra LifeScience extremity business for $240M (2.6X sales)
With this move, effectively S+N has dropped out as a suitor to outbid Stryker for Wright Medical. Read more –
Gutsy move by Spinal Elements. Is this the best time to go public?
Implant system maker Spinal Elements files for $100M Nasdaq IPO (Fierce Biotech) Spinal Elements, maker of a wide range of
Where is robotic-assisted surgery heading?
Where’s Robotic-Assisted Surgery Headed? (MDDI Online) Will Intuitive Surgical’s da Vinci system be dethroned as the industry leader? Can one
Spineology wins clearance for OptiMesh expandable IB fusion system
Spineology® Announces FDA De Novo Grant of Minimally Invasive OptiMesh® Expandable Interbody Fusion System (press release) –Spineology Inc., an innovator in anatomy-conserving
A look back at the kyphoplasty story, a true “game-changer” in orthopedics
Kyphon Inc. (Encyclopedia) “kyphoplasty is today a minimally invasive procedure used to treat vertebral compression fractures by inflating a balloon to restore bone
Likely the most important new technology to know about before NASS this year
Modifiable polymer promotes a pro-osteogenic, M2-like macrophage phenotype and osteoblastic differentiation of progenitor cells Joseph G. Bartolaccia,b, Arthi Shridharb, Stephen
Sharing a unique peer-reviewed video journal for surgical videos and case reporting
go to website – https://jomi.com/ Content that educates and drives clinical decision-making is at a premium. JOMI, founded by Nikita
S+N partners with Avail Medsystems for remote sales support in the OR
Smith+Nephew sees new way into the OR (MassDevice) Listen to Tiger’s interview with Avail CEO here go to Avail Medsystems
Learn 3 new ways that device companies can service orthopedics procedures better.
I just interviewed 3 startup CEOs in this new space – improved OR service with less human touch – and
ExplORer Surgical is bringing a new digital playbook to Orthopedic procedures
website – https://explorersurgical.com/ ExplORer Surgical Launches New Remote Case Support Features, Updating Real-Time Audio, Video and Data Collection Capabilities Remote
Expert Insights: The Data Evolution
Expert Insights: The Data Evolution (ZST) The American healthcare paradigm is currently in a state of flux, driven by social,
Biorez raises $3.5M to re-invent ACL repair
Biorez™ Raises $3.5 Million to Close Out $7 Million in Seed Financing (press release) Biorez, Inc., a medical device company
Why can’t all orthopedic device pricing and ordering be this easy?
Website – https://www.mahemedical.com/ Low Cost Factory Direct Orthopedic Implants and Supplies ASC and hospital administrators are wrestling with a difficult