The Orthopedics Industry Platelet Rich Plasma: Positive Early Results
PRP involves placing the patient’s own blood into a centrifuge, which separates the red blood cells from the platelets. “Some […]
An Annapolis startup, Suspension Orthopaedic Solutions, raised $2.3M to develop a fracture fixation system
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US Spine launches its Phantom Plus Interbody Fusion System
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TranS1 (TSON) sales grow 15% in Q3 over last year
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TiGenix gets CE Mark for ChondroCelect knee cartilage regeneration product
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FDA says companies selling dynamic-stabilization system must collect clinical data – DePuy, Medtronic and Zimmer are named
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday that companies making or hoping to sell so-called dynamic-stabilization systems for spinal
ReGen Biologics has secured a $3M bridge loan to help restructure
Stock (OTC:RGBO) dropped to under $1.00 ReGen Closes Bridge Financing (Yahoo Finance)… http://ow.ly/sVdD … Your friends are reading OrthoStreams daily
Vexim Develops New Spine Diagnostic
Vexim, creator of the SpineJack device for treating vertebral compression fractures, recently received $12.9M to assist in the development
Smith & Nephew soured by health care spending cuts
Among the proposals is a possible $4bn (£2.5bn) annual tax on companies that produce medical products. This could dock around
Scient’x Announces Strategic Alliance In Dynamic Fusion with Allegheny General Hospital
The alliance will include collaborative biomechanical and clinical research, technology development and medical education HealthPointCapital… http://ow.ly/szAy BusinessWire… http://ow.ly/szvZ … Your
Loyola University Hospital cracks the code on reducing high-risk Orthopedic hospital stays and increasing patient satisfaction
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Extremity Medical commenced limited release of the TarsX Intramedullary Midfoot Fusion Device in the U.S
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Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment And Its Use In Sports Medicine
Platelet -rich plasma (PRP) is currently used as an alternative treatment method for several common orthopaedic-related sports medicine conditions Science
First Orthopedic Surgeon goes to space!
Orthopedic surgeon is ready to embark on mission to the space station. Robert L. Satcher Jr, MD, PhD will operate
Cardo Medical implants 1st Align 360 Total Knee System
Cardo Medical (OTCBB:CDOM) marked the introduction and 1st successful implantation of the Align 360™ Total Knee system. Commercial release to
RSB Spine, LLC, Announces Distribution Agreement with Paradigm BioDevices, Inc.
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Six Hospitals Pay $8.3 Million in Medicare Spine Surgery Whistleblower Case
Three hospitals in Alabama and three in Indiana have agreed to pay $8.36 million to settle federal and whistleblower charges
OrthoChip, a wireless chip reader for spine disc pressure, will be developed by OrthoMEMS and Stellartech
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ASTM to hold symposium on static and dynamic spinal implants in Philadelphia Nov 16, 2010
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French spine company, Medicrea, launches PASS LP De-Rotation connector in the US and prepares for study
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Internet Access Produces Misinformed Patients: Managing the Confusion
By David S. Hungerford, MD ORTHOPEDICS 2009; 32:658 Dr. Hungerford says it all began in 2003
Metallic Glass For Bone Surgery
It is possible that broken bones will in the near future be fixed using metallic glass.
Scient’x Announces Its Dynamic Solutions for the Spine Strategy and Concurrent Launch of Isobar Evolution
Scient’x Groupe S.A.S. (Scient’x) announces its focus on offering Dynamic Solutions for the spine. This corporate strategy positions Scient’x to
My Surgery-Free Hip Replacement
Two years ago Carl became the first patient in the UK to have his diseased hip
Bone Repair company, Biomatlante SA, raises $5M in Series A funding
Biomatlante SA, a 14-year-old French synthetic bone company, has raised EUR3.5 million ($5.1 million) in its first venture
Arthrocare closes $75M in stock sale to the private equity arm of One Equity Partners (OEP) to repay existing credit agreement and for general operations
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FDA: Menaflex Clearance Shows “Definite Threats” to the 510(k) Process
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Knight Foundation donates $2.1M to develop composite materials for Orthopedic implant applications
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The world of orthopedics is moving toward individualized treatment for patients
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FDA is talking tough about pulling back its clearance of ReGen’s Menaflex
FDA Reports Political Pressure Over Implant (Washington Post)… http://ow.ly/qYFv FDA to Evaluate Clearance Process
Axial Biotech launches SCOLISCORE, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis prognostic test
SCOLISCORE is a saliva-based genetic test designed to predict the risk of progression of scoliosis http://ow.ly/r1bw … Your
Orthopedic device makers and Warsaw, Ind. region receive $7 million grant for strategic initiative
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Applied Spine Technologies Announces New Corporate Headquarters in Connecticut
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MedShape Solutions gets FDA clearance for the “First” Shape Memory Polymer Device for Orthopedics
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Patient-specific Orthopedic Implants are being driven by a confluence of new technologies
Illustrative Examples: Mid-Shaft Tibia Implant, Custom Glenoid Socket in Shoulder, Calf Muscle Implant, Pectoral Muscle and Matched Breast Implant http://ow.ly/qMPP
Spinal Kinetics pulls in $5.3M in funding of its targeted $9.5M
Spinal Kinetics raises $5.3M to treat degenerative spine diseases (Deals & More)… http://ow.ly/qAUu The Creme de
Osseon Therapeutics to sell Osseoplasty VCF products into Europe and South America
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Body snatchers accusation from Germany for tissue sold in US – RTI Biologics is involved
RTI/Tutogen is allegedly under investigation following accusations that the company paid for tissue (bones, cartilage, tendons, etc.) harvested without consent
FDA awards $2M in grants for kids’ medical devices
The FDA distribute the grants to three pediatric researchers in Michigan, Massachusetts and California Charlotte Observe.r.. http://ow.ly/qpSR … Your
Glow-in-the-Dark Doc: Radiation Exposure – Dr. Brian D. Giordano has advice for fellow Orthopedists
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Athletes With Smaller Anterior Cruciate Ligaments May Be More Susceptible To Injury
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Hip Pain May be Relieved by Treatments Other Than Surgery
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Dick Cheney Having Elective Spinal Surgery
to evaluate lumbar spinal stenosis at George Washington University Hospital (The Post Chronicle)… http://ow.ly/pXjN … Your friends are reading OrthoStreams
Ortho companies in Warsaw voice opposition to Med Device fees in Baucus plan
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DSM Biomedical Develops Polymer Platform for Artificial Hips and Knees
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Acrobot and Finsbury to co-market Acrobot’s Navigator with Finsbury’s ADEPT hip resurfacing implant
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Bone up on bone health – You can prevent osteoporosis by avoiding certain risk factors
Buffalo News… http://ow.ly/puCo Osteoporosis Risk Factors Having a small frame Family history of osteoporosis Menopausal or
Saving Your Bones: Hard Choices – Osteoporosis Drugs Prevent Fractures, but Patients Worry About Side Effects; Weighing the Risks
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K2M launches Natural Bridge Low Profile Transverse Connectors for stabilization in thoracolumbar spine
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Senators oppose tax on Medical Devices
Star Tribune… http://ow.ly/pBJa The medical-devices sector has come out swinging against a U.S. Senate proposal that could