Zimmer needs another 3 months to close Biomet deal
Zimmer Extends Termination Date for Biomet Deal (NASDAQ) Your dashboard for the Zimmer-Biomet merger Zimmer must divest pipeline projects, IP rights, […]
Titan Spine claims that PEEK produces an inflammatory environment favouring cell death
Data suggesting that PEEK produces an inflammatory environment favouring cell death published (Spinal News International) Titan Spine has presented data from
Study: Artificial cervical disc replacement is no better than cervical fusion
Artificial disc replacement does not result in better outcomes than fusion for cervical radiculopathy (Spinal News International) A study published in
Repairing meniscus roots does not improve clinical outcomes
Biologic healing of meniscal tears does not correlate with clinical outcomes (Healio) Decreased meniscus extrusions were correlated with successful healing and
UK Research: The ability to repair cartilage with stem cells is a step closer
Ability to repair cartilage with stem cells steps closer (MedicalNewsToday) The day that patients with osteoarthritis can ease their painful joints
Video: The Future of 3D Printing Just Arrived!
The Future of 3D Printing Just Arrived — and 3D Systems Corporation Hates It (Motley Fool) With the 3D printing industry
IlluminOss studies long bone fracture fixation with light-curable polymer
New Class of Orthopedic Implants for Intramedullary Biologic Fixation of Fractured Long Bones Validated in Preclinical Models (press release) CBSET, IlluminOss
Study: Benvenue’s Kiva system outperforms Balloon Kyphoplasty
KAST Pivotal Trial Results Published in Spine Demonstrate Benvenue Medical’s Kiva® VCF Treatment System Meets or Exceeds Balloon Kyphoplasty Performance (press
Zimmer initiates global recall of the Persona Total Knee
Zimmer recalls Persona knee implant component (MassDevice) Zimmer recalls a part used in 1 of its knee implant systems, the Persona
The time has come for Generic Orthopedic Implants
Generic Orthopedic Implants Time has Come (MedCrave) Read ALL Generic articles The U.S. orthopaedic implant industry is a $20 to $25
Study: Hip resurfacing arthroplasty and effects on bone mineral density
Hip resurfacing preserves bone mineral density, bone stock, but disadvantages must be considered (Healio) Although there is a high level of
Orthofix moves to purchase a device company that treats migraines
Orthofix International Secures Option to Acquire eNeura, Inc. (press release) eNeura Website… http://www.eneura.com/ On March 31, 2015, Orthofix International N.V. announced it entered into
Apple’s ResearchKit will collect real-time clinical data at home
How Apple’s ResearchKit Could Support Device Makers in Conducting Clinical Trials (emdt) Apple says its ResearchKit software will enable researchers and
Your dashboard for the Zimmer-Biomet merger
All Zimmer news Zimmer Investor News All Biomet news INTEGRATION Spine – Denver (Lanx) will be the
Integra LifeSciences spins-off its Spine and Biologics businesses
Integra LifeSciences Announces the Filing of the Form 10 Registration Statement for the Planned Spin-off of the Orthobiologics and Spinal
NuVasive CEO resigns after probe finds policy violations
NuVasive CEO Resigns After Probe Finds Policy Violations (WSJ) NuVasive Inc. said Chairman and Chief Executive Alex Lukianov resigned after an
FDA clears iPad app for the TraumaCAD pre-operative surgical planning
FDA clears iPad app for pre-operative surgical planning (MobiHealthNews) Israel-based Voyant Health, a subsidiary of Germany-based medical technology company Brainlab, received
Stryker: We are Playing a Different Offense Than Zimmer
Stryker: We are Playing a Different Offense Than Zimmer (Orthopedics) Stryker executives believe that differentiated technology, not consolidation, is the path
Video: Ohio State First to Use Plastic Meniscus Implant in FDA Clinical Trial
Video: Ohio State First to Use Plastic Meniscus Implant in FDA Clinical Trial (Ohio State University) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQhf6xVikDs Company Website… http://www.activeimplants.com/ Clinical
Zimmer must divest pipeline projects, IP rights, licenses and customer contracts to satisfy EU
Zimmer wins EU approval for $13.4 billion Biomet acquisition (press release) (Reuters) – U.S. medical device maker Zimmer (ZMH.N) gained European
AAOS: 3 changes coming to your orthopedic practice
Hot topics for 2015 (AAOS) Eeric Truumees, MD In his 2014 wrap-up (“Whatever Happened to 2014?”), S. Terry Canale, MD, suggested
AAOS: Reoperation rates are higher for ankle arthroplasty than fusion, mostly related to implant design
Reoperation rates are higher for ankle arthroplasty than fusion, mostly related to implant design (AAOS) TITLE: Comparing Reoperation after Ankle Joint
AAOS: AJRR Launches Total Joint Replacement Risk Calculator
AJRR Launches Total Joint Replacement Risk Calculator (AAOS) A gift from Ortho Apps helps the orthopaedic profession The American Joint Replacement
Prophylactic knee brace reduces peak ACL strain during landing in a high-risk athlete.
Prophylactic knee brace reduces peak ACL strain during landing in a high-risk athlete (Sage Journals) Can a knee brace reduce the
AAOS: FABER distance test can be a simple screen for femoroacetabular impingement
FABER distance test can be a simple screen for femoroacetabular impingement (AAOS) Session: 421-435-Sports
AAOS: Cobalt Chrome Spine Implants in Kids Set Off Airport Alarms
Cobalt Chrome Spine Implants in Kids Set Off Airport Alarms (MedPageToday) But stainless steel devices were invisible to TSA metal detectors.
AAOS: Minimalist Running Shoes May Need Longer Transition
AAOS: Minimalist Running Shoes May Need Longer Transition (DoctorsLounge) A new study suggests that runners over the age of 30 who
IlluminOss enrolls first Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair patient
IlluminOss Medical Announces the Enrollment of First Patient in Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair Trial at Albert Schweitzer Hospital (press release) Light
AAOS: Majority of parents unaware of safe pitching practices
Majority of parents unaware of safe pitching practices (AAOS) A new study presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the
AAOS: Driving 2 weeks after Hip Replacement may be OK
Driving Two Weeks Post Hip Replacement May Be OK, Small Study Reports (Arthroplasty Journal) Many people who’ve had hip replacement surgery
AAOS: 64% of military service members undergoing ankle fracture fixation had returned to daily running at 3 years
64% of military service members undergoing ankle fracture fixation had returned to daily running at 3 years Jordana @ Twitter
AAOS: First study to show similar gait outcomes for total ankle replacement vs arthrodesis
First study to show similar gait outcomes for total ankle replacement vs arthrodesis Presentation Abstract Session: 256-270-Foot and Ankle I
AAOS: Employment Contracts for Orthopaedic Surgeons
Employment Contracts for Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) With rising hospital employment of physicians, unfolding reform policies, and tightening reimbursement, medical practices need
AAOS Roundtable: “Tommy John” Surgeries: Pearls, Pitfalls, and Protocols
“Tommy John” Surgeries: Pearls, Pitfalls, and Protocols (AAOS Now) A roundtable on treating ulnar collateral ligament overuse injuries The incidence of
VIDEO: The Surgionix SLICK Universal drill technology eliminates depth gauges
Revolutionary surgical drill bit goes on show in Las Vegas All-in-one device eliminates need for depth gauge A revolutionary surgical
Top 5 Orthopedic procedures that are financial conflicts of interest
Orthopedists’ Financial Conflicts Can Hurt Patients, Surgeon Says (MedPage Today) It’s financially compelling for doctors to do things that don’t help
First time use of Zimmer’s new Reverse Shoulder in US with vitamin E poly
ZIMMER REPORTS FIRST SHOULDER USE OF VIVACIT-E IN U.S. (Orthopedics This Week) Zimmer Holdings, Inc.’s Vivacit-E Line for the Trabecular Metal
A national medical device surveillance system is proposed
NEW DEVICE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM PROPOSED (Orthopedics This Week) The health care arm of the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. prepared a
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4 Early Observations about the combined Zimmer-Biomet
#1 – The big picture numbers of the deal Both boards have approved the definitive merger agreement. Closing is expected in early
Biomet’s bribery charges gets in the way of the Zimmer-Biomet acquisition
BIOMET BRIBERY CHARGES OVERSHADOW RUMORS OF EU ZIMMER ACQUISITION APPROVAL (Orthopedics This Week) Timeline of DOJ versus Orthopedic Companies Unnamed sources
First ever Blue Belt handheld navigation case performed on a unicompartmental knee in Australia
Blue Belt Technologies Announces First Navio Case Performed in Australia and First Navio-assisted GRU Unicompartmental Knee Replacement (Global Orthopaedics Technology) (HealthPointCapital)
The Complete List of Worldwide Orthopedic Companies – 2015 Edition available for AAOS!
Download it here and use it at the AAOS in Las Vegas $250 This Excel file took me many months
6 Questions with Chris Hughes, an entrepreneur who is challenging conventional thinking in Orthopedics
This is the first in a series of 6-Question interviews with the leaders who are challenging conventional thinking in Orthopedics. (you can
Zimmer secures cheaper financing for Biomet acquisition
ZIMMER SECURES CHEAPER FINANCING FOR BIOMET DEAL (Orthopedics This Week) Zimmer press release Your Dashboard for the Zimmer-Biomet Merger Zimmer Holdings,
Cytori begins knee OA study with autologous adipose cells
KNEE OA TRIAL ENROLLS FIRST SUBJECT (Orthopedics This Week) San Diego-based Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. has treated its first patient in its
DePuy launches “Patient Athlete” program for total joint patients
DEPUY SYNTHES LAUNCHES “PATIENT ATHLETE” PROGRAM (Orthopedics This Week) “Patient Athlete” website Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes Companies and the Human
No advantage in using computer-assisted-surgical navigation for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Advantages of electromagnetic navigation in TKA remain unclear (Healio) According to researchers, demonstrating the value of using electromagnetic navigation in total
1st outpatient hip replacement performed in New York City
FIRST OUTPATIENT HIP REPLACEMENT IN NYC (Orthopedics This Week) NYU Langone Medical Center has become the first academic medical center in
6 Conference presentation summaries by Surgeons for Surgeons
Six important orthopedics videos from February (Healio) Orthopedics Today has highlighted six important videos from February