Asante Bio: bioprinting to treat early OA
Why Read? You and I both know that printing tissue from our own cells is the future of ortho. It’s […]
What is the ideal ortho business for scaling ?
I see big opportunities in non-implant ortho businesses, now more than ever. In this article I am going to make
J&J spinning out Orthopedics – What does this mean?
Tiger’s 5 quick takes: 1/ Ortho Access Wars This move validates my point that innovating in Ortho has gotten harder
Democratized surgical navigation
Why read this? Learn how a Canadian startup has democratized precision navigation in hip and knee replacements—using a tiny, Wii-inspired
The startup success grid
I have been watching ortho startups for 30 years. This simple grid is surprisingly predictive of outcomes. In the grid,
Here we go again…. injectable bone paste for fractures.
High Level Summary Researchers have unveiled Bone-02, a bioabsorbable adhesive that bonds fractures in 2–3 minutes via injection, potentially transforming
How to leverage the never-ending ASC trend in Orthopedics.
Why Read? As a leader of a nimble ortho company navigating tight margins and fierce competition, this article arms you
Every rep and surgeon should be using this free tool when planning old hardware removals.
Why read this ? Learn how the Implant Identifier app is transforming the frustrating, time-intensive hunt for orthopedic implants in
Is Ortho really the most corrupt medicine ?
Sharing this statement from Gardiner Harris, former New York Times correspondent. This quote comes from a talk Gardiner Harris gave
Hiring is slowing in Orthopedics
Yes, it’s here. We have all felt this trend over the last few quarters, but now the real macro data
The Ortho Leader’s Paradox: Balancing Hard Work versus Satisfaction.
One of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys is building an orthopedic medical device startup from scratch. As a leader,
ZILRETTA will delay some total knee cases.
What just happened? Johnson & Johnson Announces Strategic Agreement with Pacira BioSciences to Expand Early Intervention Offering for Osteoarthritis of
The next ortho startup to test the IPO market is… Shoulder Innovations.
I recently covered Carlsmed’s bold $100M IPO bid, noting how rare orthopedic offerings have been in recent years. Now, Shoulder
Making Implants Talk: OrthoSens Turns Recovery into a Real-Time Movie
In orthopedic surgery, precision reigns supreme—surgeons place implants with sub-millimeter accuracy, yet monitoring recovery often feels like navigating by outdated
Opinion Piece: The Treace Lawsuit – Smoke, Fire, or Just the Cost of Growth?
Disclaimer: This is not legal advice or financial advice and I do not own any Treace stock. OK, not let’s
Another new Navigation technology that raises costs and complexity without proven outcomes.
Why read? In the spine arena where flashy navigation tools like Brainlab’s new Spine Mixed Reality system dazzle with promises
Pre-commercial startup bringing battery-free smart implants int orthopedics.
OrthoSens is an innovative Swiss medtech startup founded in 2021, focused on transforming standard orthopedic implants into “smart” devices capable of
The Brief History of Ortho Sales
Why read this? To understand how the orthopedic sales rep role has evolved over time. What happened? How did reps
Remembering an arthroplasty pioneer – Chit Ranawat, MD
Today, we pause to honor and celebrate the remarkable life of Dr. Chitranjan S. Ranawat—a true pioneer whose vision and
The secret to career growth in Orthopedics.
After countless conversations with professionals in orthopedics, I’ve noticed a common theme: many careers stall because people are too far
GPO Gatekeepers: The invisible wall keeping Small Ortho out.
This article exposes how Group Purchasing Organizations erect invisible barriers that sideline innovative small orthopedic companies, costing patients safer, cheaper
Stealth startup eliminates the need for sutures in soft tissue repairs.
I wrote about Sports Medicine’s big moment is here now. Today, I’m sharing a stealth startup today in the sports
Forget about hiring H-1B Visa talent.
Why read. In this eye-opening piece, a battle-tested ortho medtech leader—who’s championed H-1B hires from India, China, and Malaysia for
The donut hole in knee OA treatment: Why middle-aged knee patients are suffering.
I have been working on and thinking about knee OA for decades. FACT: There is a gaping hole in treatment
New ! 2-year lifeline for Orthopedic companies to find EtO alternatives.
I wrote about this issue months ago – The shortage of ETO suppliers is stressing orthopedic device companies. Now we
OsteoCentric’s botched takeover bid of Integrum.
This acquisition story is complicated and changing day-to-day. Let me try to make sense of this saga. Websites – https://integrum.se/
AI in Orthopedics is not a thing.
I talk with a ton of ortho people each week. Seems like everyone wants to talk about AI. But through
Resorption after healing is the future of bone fixation, and I’m all in!
This week, I’m fired up about Bioretec, a Finnish trailblazer in bioresorbable orthopedic implants that’s redefining fracture fixation by making
Georgia startup plans to restore the meniscus with the Defender.
Why read This article is worth reading because it spotlights an emerging medtech startup revolutionizing knee injury treatment with a
Orthopedics: Easier today… or Harder than ever ?
Ortho has changed. You and I have both been affected by these changes. Some change has made your ortho life
Looking behind the VAC curtain inside large hospital businesses.
Why Read? Read this if you want to understand hospital value analysis demystifies procurement barriers for small orthopedics device companies.
How did this Funding happen ? This is a serious question.
In an era where venture capital flows like molasses—particularly for fledgling spine startups navigating regulatory hurdles, market saturation, and investor
Road Kill Lessons
This article is worth reading because it uncovers the harsh realities and cautionary tales behind failed orthopedic startups, offering invaluable
Hospital Networks are building ‘Antibodies’ against new Orthopedic products.
This concerning trend is gaining momentum: major hospital networks are increasingly resistant to adopting innovative orthopedic devices. Metaphorically speaking, these
Spine technology musical chairs
This is a sign of the times. In the spine sector, a stark imbalance persists: the pool of spine surgeons
Sales rep —which one are you channeling today?
This concise article explores the evolution of orthopedic sales representatives from the 1980s and 1990s to the modern era spanning
Pin-free robotic joint replacement from Germany
Why read this? This freshly announced breakthrough in pin-free robotic joint replacement surgery from Saarland University offers orthopedic experts insights
The innovation drought in Total Knees
This article is worth reading because it explains the stagnation of innovation in total knee replacements—where reliable designs and expired
Florida’s bold move may effect Orthopedic healing for elites.
Why read this article? …to discover how Florida’s pioneering legalization of non-FDA-approved stem cell injections is revolutionizing regenerative medicine, attracting
Strategy of Montagu’s Rollup: Tyber Medical + Intech + Resolve Surgical Technologies.
This article dissects Montagu Private Equity’s ambitious rollup of three orthopedic device companies, comparing it to their proven Nemera playbook,
How to find your Agency
I talk about Agency often, but many ortho people don’t get it—even though they say they tell me they feel
restor3d’s Leap Forward: Embracing PE to Personalize the Future of Orthopedics
Quick Summary restor3d’s $104 million investment from Partners Group, including $65 million in new equity, offers significant advantages: it accelerates
Ensemble Orthopedics: Flipping the Script on CMC Arthritis with a Stemless Implant
Dive into this article to discover how Ensemble Orthopedics is revolutionizing hand arthritis treatment with their innovative, minimally invasive pyrocarbon
Contracts 101
We all need to understand contracts in the ortho business. Contracts shape everything from device development to practice management. In
5 questions to predict the success of an Orthopedic startup.
As a recruiter specializing in the orthopedic industry, I am frequently asked, “How can one predict the success of an
How Ortho Clinical Data Lost its Meaning
In the cardio world, clinical data rules ! Clinical data completely dictates which devices are used. In the ortho world,
Big Bots, Big Problems: Why Ortho Robots Fall Short.
In this no-nonsense deep dive, I’m tackling the buzz around today’s surgical robots in orthopedics—think Stryker’s Mako, Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA,
Overview of the Globus Medical vs. Life Spine Patent Infringement Case
By exploring the intellectual property feud between Globus Medical and Life Spine, you will uncover the intricacies of a high-stakes
Does Crime Pay in Orthopedics? The SpineFrontier case says YES.
It’s Tiger again, diving into the murky waters of orthopedic device scandals. If you’ve been following the spine industry, you
Centinel Spine’s Prodisc Revolution: Redefining Motion Preservation in 2025
Today I’m fired up about a mature startup in the spine world that’s straight-up revolutionizing motion preservation: Centinel Spine. If