The Orthopedics Industry A New Breed of Medical Screws Dissolve In Body and Promote Bone Growth
The screws used by doctors to repair broken bones and torn ligaments enable recovery from a wide range of injuries. […]
New Technology
Robin Youngs predictions at the 2010 Stem Cell Summit in NYC
The 2020 market for stem cells will be $8B, and 35-40% percent of that market
Amedica Signs Joint Venture Agreement With Orthopaedic Synergy
Amedica Corporation, a spinal and orthopaedic implant and instrument company focused on unique silicon nitride (SiN) ceramic technologies, announced
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy Effective Treatment for Tendon Problems
The use of the platelet rich plasma in orthopedic conditions is becoming more popular. Judicious use of this technique
New material mimics bone to create better biomedical implants
A “metal foam” that has a similar elasticity to bone could mean a new generation of biomedical implants that
Cartilage Replacement Using The Body’s Own Cells: Fast, Affordable And A Perfect Fit
German Professor Dr. Prasad Shastri is an expert in tissue engineering (TE), and is employing tissue construction and tissue cultivation using the
Stryker Releases “Personalized” Hip
The Rejuvenate Modular Primary Hip System is designed to recreate the anatomy and hip biomechanics of individual patients. Stryker
Spine startup Osseon gets traction with its Osseoplasty cavity creation system
Osseon Therapeutics (Santa Rosa, CA) has reached break-even in three short years, and its bone cement delivery system is in
Transplated Bone and Cartilage Surgery May Reduce Need for Hip Replacement in Young Trauma Patients
Orthopedic traumatologists from HSS have developed a new surgery using transplanted bone and cartilage—one that may help young patients avoid a
‘Silent hip’ ushers in a new era in joint replacement procedures in India
MIOT Hospital has performed the first ‘silent hip’ procedure on an Indian patient. The ‘silent hip,’ a refinement of the pre-existing
Smart coating opens door to safer hip, knee and dental implants
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a “smart coating” that helps surgical implants bond more closely with
Dr. Anthony DiGioia gives an overview of robotic and navigational technology in orthopedics
Two technologies — semi-active (collaborative) robotics and patient-specific templating — are currently attracting most of the attention. Coupled with less-invasive
Novel Surgery May Help Young Trauma Patients Avoid Total Hip Replacements
A novel surgery using transplanted bone and cartilage may help young patients avoid a hip replacement after a specific traumatic
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Is Blue Belt’s Precision Sculpter a cheaper alternative to MAKO’s robot?
Blue Belt: Super Cutter on the Way (Orthopedics This Week)… http://ow.ly/EAdd Blue Belt Technologies, Inc. Closes Series A
What can the independent test labs tell us about the state of innovation within the orthopedics industry?
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Doctors Research Group Receives FDA Clearance for US Distribution of KRYPTONITE Bone Cement
On sale for several years in Europe, and more recently in Canada, Latin America and Australia, KRYPTONITE(TM) Bone Cement is
2009 Spine Technology Awards are Unveiled…. 26 Spine Companies Receive Awards
Winning spine technologies for 2009, by category, were: Biomaterials Covidien BioSurgery, DuraSeal Spine Sealant Invibio Ltd., PEEK-OPTIMA
Spinal Implant Can Ease Chronic Pain – Device Similar To Pacemaker, Doctors Say
A spinal cord stimulator implant produces a tingling feeling to help reduce chronic pain without the
PEEK Polymer Expands Orthopaedic Material Options
Invibio launches new polymer. “The Motis polymer was formulated to maintain the low wear of metal-on-metal (MoM) constructions while
Novel minimally invasive surgery in Japan shows efficacy for treating lumbar spondylolysis
Using the pedicle-hook-and-rod method with a percutaneous pedicle screw to treat young adult patients with lumbar spondylolysis may lead to
Osteotech’s MagniFuse Technology Used in First U.S. Surgery
MagniFuse PC (Posterior Cervical) Bone Graft, a new tissue-based product built upon the Company’s proprietary MagniFuse bone graft technology platform,
Bone Growth Breakthroughs
Biologic companies and research teams have found various ways to harvest mesenchymal stem cells and turn them into bone-forming
Solving Arthritis pain without surgery or drugs with Pulsating Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)
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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
Extremity Medical commenced limited release of the TarsX Intramedullary Midfoot Fusion Device in the U.S
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Metallic Glass For Bone Surgery
It is possible that broken bones will in the near future be fixed using metallic glass.
Knight Foundation donates $2.1M to develop composite materials for Orthopedic implant applications
Knight Foundation donates $2.1M for medical composites research (Wichita Business Journal)… http://ow.ly/rkr7 … Your friends are reading OrthoStreams daily –
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
DSM Biomedical Develops Polymer Platform for Artificial Hips and Knees
DSM Biomedical has now developed an easily cross-linkable UHMWPE… http://ow.ly/pMwi … Your friends are reading OrthoStreams daily – Are you
Active Implants receives a CE Class III Certificate for its TriboFit Hip System
The Tribofit polycarbonate-urethane acetabular implant http://ow.ly/nFDb … Your friends are reading OrthoStreams daily – Are you ? Unlock your
IWalk lands $20M to develop robotic prosthetic ankle
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Interview with ConforMIS founder and CEO on custom-made implants, where he got the idea and how he raised $50M
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Sanford Clinic Neurosurgeon receives FDA clearance as a Lumbar Intervertebral Body Fusion Device – Asfora Bullet Cage
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Sea Worm provides model for new Surgical Adhesive
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Italian Scientists turn wood into new artificial bone
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Dr. David Kraft, a Stanford pediatric oncologist, invents a better way to harvest bone marrow
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