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
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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?
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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
Stretching implant life – ideas from Cambridge University’s Engineering Department
A researcher from Cambridge University’s engineering department has been awarded a €1.5m (£0.9m) grant from the European Research Council (ERC)
Captiva Spine Receives 510(k) Clearance for Its Proprietary Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device, the PIVOTEC™
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Gains Ground At NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia
Tubular Retractors The biggest technological advance, in the estimation of Dr. Ogden, has been the invention of tubular retractors, which
BioMedFlex raises half of targeted $500K round to sell its hard carbon biocompatible coating for use on medical implants
BioMedFlex’s thin coatings feature chemical inertness, high flexural strength, wear resistence, low friction, non-reflective and electrically insulating characteristics, among others differentiating
‘Orthopedic triad’ essential to the success of mobile bearing knee systems
Seth Greenwald, DPhil (Oxon), director, Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, discusses the elements of a successful Mobile Bearing Knee System. In the
Rural Patients More Likely to Have Joint Replacement
Patients in rural areas are more likely than urban dwellers to undergo total knee and hip replacement surgeries, a new
AxioMed Spine raises $6.4M to continue developing spinal disc replacements
AxioMed Spine has completed the first part of its third financing round, raising $6.4 million from ”leading venture capital firms,” which were
Arthrex wins appeal from Smith and Nephew over suture anchor products used during arthroscopic shoulder surgery
Arthrex Inc. has won an appeal in federal court over a patent infringement lawsuit filed by a competitor, reversing
Interview with Adam Weitz, Founder and CEO of Ortho Kinematics
HealthPointCapital sat down with Adam Weitz, Founder and CEO of Ortho Kinematics to talk about his company’s technology, unmet needs in
Former J&J Depuy Executive Charged With Bribery
Robert John Dougall, 44, a past vice president at DePuy International, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, was charged in a
Stryker Bets $525M on Recycling Medical Devices for Hospitals
Stryker to acquire Ascent Healthcare Solutions, a company that helps hospital recycle medical devices designed for a single use. The
Kyphoplasty Safe and Effective for VCFs
JBJS reprinted data from the Fracture Reduction Evaluation (FREE) study. With 300 patients enrolled at 21 Eu sites were suffering
Orthoplasty offers new solutions for reconstructive surgery without the need for implants
“Let’s say you lost an arm. The only thing I can offer you now is a prosthesis. With CTA you
MiMedx plans to raise $10M and build a high-tech production facility as it closes in on profitability
MiMedx Group Inc., backed by health-care hotshot Parker “Pete” Petit, is developing biomaterial-based products for use in musculoskeletal specialties, based
ArthroCare catches up on all past due Financial Statements – files Q3 of 2009
Third quarter total revenue growth of 7.7 percent over third quarter 2008 Sports Medicine and ENT product sales increased
HydroCision launches the SpineJet Percutaneous Curved Access Set for use in herniated disc procedures
HydroCision says offering curved access for its fluidjet technology can “assist physicians in reaching difficult-to-approach areas of the back through very
DGIMED Receives FDA Clearance on IM Nail System
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EnBIO is focusing on coatings designed to prevent infection and bio film formation on implants
EnBIO (Ireland) develops specialised coatings that are used in medical implants. The company’s latest product, OsteoZap, is a coating that