ETEX Corporation Announces Distribution Agreement with Alphatec Spine -

ETEX Corporation Announces Distribution Agreement with Alphatec Spine

ETEX Corporation, an advanced biomaterials company, announced today a distribution agreement with Alphatec Spine, of Carlsbad, California. Alphatec Spine will […]

Disc Dynamics R.I.P.

In 2000 Disc Dynamics secured $65 million to fund the development of DASCOR, a disc arthroplasty system. Unable to

Colorado Orthopedist performs first knee surgery using ArthroSurface’s Patello-Femoral resurfacing system

“It’s very rewarding to be able to do something like this that takes away the pain so someone can be

BioCeramic Therapeutics naps $1.9M in Series B financing

BioCeramic Therapeutics (United Kingdom) a development-stage provider of bioactive materials for orthopaedic and dental applications, closed a $1.9M Series B

Axis Surgical reports first human patient evaluation for C-MOR

Axis Surgical Technologies has developed a self-contained portable direct-imaging tool. It displays real-time in vivo images directly using an on-board LCD

Ankles Gain as Candidates for Joint Replacement in the US

Today, four total ankles systems are FDA cleared. And demand is expected to grow as more and more baby boomers

NuOrtho Surgical CEO discusses technology, financing, and the future

NuOrtho’s cartilage probe, Ceruleau, is designed for one-time use while performing a surgical treatment for articular knee cartilage called a chondroplasty —

BioPoly raises $2M in its 1st round of equity financing

BioPoly LLC, a Schwartz Biomedical subsidiary, has raised more than $2M in its first round of equity financing. This capital

RTI Biologics Adds Christie Blakely, Michael LaPrade to Leadership Team

BusinessWire… http://ow.ly/WoFv… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends, market intel, and Daily

Alphatec Spine gains rights to distribute Osteoprogenitor Adult Stem Cells for Treatment of Spinal Disorders

Agreement Provides Alphatec Spine With Exclusive Global Rights to Distribute Parcell’s Proprietary Osteoprogenitor Adult Stem Cells for the Treatment

VertiFlex Announces First Implantation of its Shockwave Dynamic Rod

VertiFlex, Inc., announced that it has successfully completed the first human implantation of its Shockwave Dynamic Stabilization System. The surgery was

A Preview of the Stem Cell Summit in NYC February 16, 2010

OrthopedicsThisWeek “At that first meeting we said that stem cell commercialization was imminent and that sales within five years would

The Influence of Head Size and Sex on the Outcome of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing

Conclusions: The present study demonstrates that although female patients initially may appear to have a greater risk of revision, this

Novel Tendon Shots Offered No Benefit over Exercise

An experimental drug-and-exercise therapy for chronic Achilles tendinopathy didn’t work in a Dutch study, researchers said. Injections of platelet-rich plasma

Hanger Orthopedics confirms move to Austin

Hanger Orthopedics confirms move to Austin http://ow.ly/VPth Hanger accepts $2M incentive for Austin move http://ow.ly/VQyf Hanger has operations across the country,

Salient Surgical Technologies raises $15M

Salient Surgical Technologies of Portsmouth, NH, has raised $15 million in equity-based financing from a group of 10 unnamed investors,

Tough Times Breed Opportunity and Optimism in the New Year

As 2009 came to a close, it was evident that not much could hold back an industry with an entrepreneurial

Clinic uses stem cells to relieve joint pain

The Regenexx Procedure seems almost too easy to be true. After a necessarily frank review of the orthopedic condition and

TranS1 Inc. Announces Appointment of Ken Reali as President and Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Reali has over 20 years of general management, sales and marketing experience with leading medical

TranS1 Partners With Life Spine to Distribute Avatar, a New MIS Pedicle Screw System

Press Release… http://ow.ly/Ubgj… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot startups, trends, market intel, and

MiMedx Group, a biomaterials company, raises $5M in Private Placement

MiMedx Group, Inc. is an integrated developer, manufacturer and marketer of patent protected biomaterial-based products and is in the

In 2010, Venture Capitalists upbeat despite a down decade

When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, venture capitalists were toasting good riddance not just

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) calls for changes to traditional orthopedic training programs

HSS study published in the January issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery highlights the need for

Shu-Tung Li, Founder and CEO of Collagen Matrix, Inc. Honored as 2009 New Jersey Executive of the Year

Dr. Shu-Tung Li, the Company’s Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer was honored as New Jersey’s 2009 Executive of

Is the FDA Too Easy On Medical Devices?

WSJ Blog… http://ow.ly/Smvj… Unlock the full article and exclusive OrthoStreams insights: in-depth analyses, hot

U.S. Hospitals with Great Orthopedic and Spine programs according to Becker’s

Beebe Medical Center (Lewes, Del.). Bryn Mawr Hospital (Bryn Mawr, Pa.). Cooper University Hospital (Camden, N.J). Eisenhower Medical Center (Rancho

Ossur Americas Appoints New VP of Sales and Business Development

Lou Ruggiero comes to Össur with an impressive background of leadership and ability to achieve results. He was Chief Sales and

2 Orthopedic inventions on CNN’s list of Top 10 Health Innovations in 2009

#4 – a bone graft substitute made from wood Researchers in Italy have discovered a way to convert a

AAOS, NASS is now targeted by Senator Charles Grassley

Looks like Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa is moving up the food chain. Specifically, the Senator asked for the

Robotic ankle, SPARKy, only steps away from daily use

Two years ago, George Wolf was injured in a hang-gliding accident. His left leg was amputated below the knee. He

Space-age treadmill reduces G forces on the legs

A treadmill developed at NASA Ames Research Center in California more than a decade ago for exercising in space has

William Christy Takes Helm as SpineMatrix CEO

William “Bill” Christy, a veteran of five successful medical device start-up companies, has been named CEO of SpineMatrix, an

SBi is expanding investments and global reach

Small Bone Innovations, Inc has announced a joint venture with Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah) and Malaysian Technology Development Corporation Sdn.

Symmetry Medical Announces Restructuring – closes the Maine facility

“Symmetry Medical Announces Restructuring” PRNewWire… http://ow.ly/NQ06 “Symmetry to close Auburn manufacturing plant” Maine Today… http://ow.ly/NPZm… Unlock the full

Alphatec Spine to acquire Scient’x with a pure stock-for-stock transaction by March 2010

Alphatec will use 24M shares of ATEC stock or around $116M in value to purchase 100% of the outstanding shares

Smith and Nephew Orthopedics plans to move its corporate headquarters to the other side of Memphis

Smith & Nephew was granted a 15-year PILOT for its expansion plans at Goodlett Farms. As part of the

Ouroboros Medical gets European clearance for its OSS device for spinal fusions

Ouroboros Medical, Inc., an early stage medical device company focused on developing minimally invasive spine products for degenerated disc disease,

No Changes Imminent for the 510(k) Process

According to an editorial published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, acting director of the CDRH, has confirmed

JBJS – the latest clinical developments and trends in knee reconstruction

3 Hospital factors lead to the best outcomes – teaching institution, high arthroplasty volumes and location in the Midwest US Unicompartmental

Survivorship at 22 to 26 years reported with uncemented tapered total hip stem

Biomet Taperloc The results of an award-winning paper showed a loosening rate of 0.7% at 22 to

Ellipse Technologies Announces the World’s First Remote Control Device Used Clinically to Straighten a Human Spine

Ellipse Technologies completes a first-in-man dynamic adjustment at the University of Hong Kong. Using MAGEC Technology, a single minimally invasive surgical procedure is

Ascension Orthopedics Hires Key Senior Executives

Ascension Orthopedics, Inc., a leader in orthopedic extremity implants, announces the recent hiring of two veteran executives, L. Robert

Applied Spine Technologies awarded a unique articlulating screw patent – “Mounting mechanism for pedicle screws and related assemblies.”

Bruce Robie, Ph.D., company VP of Research and Development said, “The two key elements of an optimal dynamic stabilization device