Stryker Press Release… http://ow.ly/1n5gP Comparative study reveals no clinical advantages of mobile bearing knee systems over fixed bearing knee […]
Troy Burk has been treating sore backs for 13 years, but he’s not ashamed to say that a machine can
HealthPointCapital… http://ow.ly/1n5uN The NYT article cites a metal-on-metal revision rate of 1-3%, with women affected more frequently than men.
Carticept Medical, Inc., a developer of innovative products for the treatment of cartilage injuries and osteoarthritis, today announced that it
The vast majority of spinal procedures involving bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) are off-label uses, researchers found. From 2003 to 2007,
About Orthopaedic Synergy, Inc. Orthopaedic Synergy, Inc. functions as a holding company for OMNIlife Science, Inc. and Enztec, Ltd. Together
Orthofix International N.V. announced today it has sold the assets of its vascular business, including its AV-Impulse(R) mechanical compression technology,
Gamma Spine, founded by Dr. Vijay Goel, Ph.D., will participate in the development process with X-spine. “I am thrilled be
PearlDiver projects extremities sales will grow to $1.5 billion by 2012, with Tornier holding the No. 2 market-share spot behind
The PyroTITAN Humeral Resurfacing Arthroplasty System is the first commercially-available, human shoulder arthroplasty prosthesis made of PyroCarbon. Available in twelve
ADM Mobile Bearing Acetabular System with X3 Advanced Bearing Technology Designed to Reduce Complications Associated with Total Hip Arthroplasty While
The screws used by doctors to repair broken bones and torn ligaments enable recovery from a wide range of injuries.
Clara Frias has created this “intelligent” hip device in order to detect an implant’s eventual problems and to stimulate bone
Big win for Biologics startups…..and a big win for M&A in Orthopedics in this climate. Baxter announced that it had
Intrinsic Therapeutics Inc., a Woburn, Mass.-based spinal prosthesis maker, has raised $18 million out of a $20 million offering,
The InnoTech conference in San Antonio is adding a half-day to its normally one-day program, with the extra time devoted to
TGS Knee Innovations LLC (PLYMOUTH, Minnesota) is seeking to raise $1 million from the sale of equity. TGS, which stands
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have demonstrated in rats that transplanting genetically modified adult
by Helen Pavlov M.D., F.A.C.R., Radiologist in Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery Platelet activation plays a key role
The 2020 market for stem cells will be $8B, and 35-40% percent of that market
Amedica Corporation, a spinal and orthopaedic implant and instrument company focused on unique silicon nitride (SiN) ceramic technologies, announced
The MOVEMENT Hemi Great Toe System is intended to maintain motion for patients with painful arthritic great toe joints. Available
Memometal Technologies S.A., a global extremity orthopaedic manufacturer headquartered in France, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of
The San Diego-based company aims to reduce the incidence of complications resulting from lumbar spinal surgery, such as nerve
FDA hosted an all-day public hearing to gain feedback on its 510(k) process, looking specifically at issues of predicate
Anulex Technologies, Inc., a privately held medical device manufacturer focusing on spinal disc Preservation & Anular Repair™ products, announced
Jeff Millin, CEO of Pioneer Surgical Technology, with corporate headquarters located in Marquette, MI, announces the appointment of Qibin “Chip” Bao,
OnBioVC Key Findings in 2009 352 bioscience venture funded financings raised $6.3 billion The bioscience public markets thawed, welcoming five
The use of the platelet rich plasma in orthopedic conditions is becoming more popular. Judicious use of this technique
A “metal foam” that has a similar elasticity to bone could mean a new generation of biomedical implants that
German Professor Dr. Prasad Shastri is an expert in tissue engineering (TE), and is employing tissue construction and tissue cultivation using the
Using magnetism and heat, OrthoCor Medical’s device is designed to provide help for battered knees. Located in the University Enterprise
Spine physicians swear that inserting a large-gauge needle into fractured vertebrae and injecting a cement compound to stabilize the bone
The Rejuvenate Modular Primary Hip System is designed to recreate the anatomy and hip biomechanics of individual patients. Stryker
Orthovita had spent the past eight years building up a small commercial pipeline while it ran its flagship bone
Bacterin International, Inc. (Bacterin), a developer of biological scaffolds for orthopedic indications, today announced the completion of a $3 million
CareFusion Corp. (Nasdaq: CFN) is planning to soon roll out products for repairing spinal fractures that will create fresh competition for
Medical device and biotech industries captured the largest share of overall venture capital during 2009. In the last quarter of
Osseon Therapeutics (Santa Rosa, CA) has reached break-even in three short years, and its bone cement delivery system is in
Orthopedic traumatologists from HSS have developed a new surgery using transplanted bone and cartilage—one that may help young patients avoid a
MIOT Hospital has performed the first ‘silent hip’ procedure on an Indian patient. The ‘silent hip,’ a refinement of the pre-existing
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a “smart coating” that helps surgical implants bond more closely with
Located in the University Enterprise Laboratories business incubator in St. Paul, the tiny three-person firm is on the cusp of
The financing facility will be used for working capital liquidity as well as other general corporate purposes to support the
Two technologies — semi-active (collaborative) robotics and patient-specific templating — are currently attracting most of the attention. Coupled with less-invasive
Northwestern University researchers are the first to design a bioactive nanomaterial that promotes the growth of new cartilage in
Polymer nanofabrics developer NiCast Ltd. has obtained a three-year €4 million grant from EU Seventh Framework Progamme for Research
Intralink-Spine (ILS) is a company formed to develop, manufacture, market, and sell a tissue modifying reagent that can be
Disc Dynamics is in the process of shutting down its business. The rumors of the company’s demise were confirmed to
