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ODT's 2023 Orthopedic Device Industry Year in Review

While COVID-19 took a back seat to more pressing issues this year, the virus still shaped the way medtech companies conducted business.
11.13.23
Ortho Device Surface Treatments Seek Infection Avoidance

Orthopedic device coatings must address a number of challenges and concerns, including aiding with infection prevention.
11.13.23
State of Repair: Examining the Trauma Surgery Device Market

Examining the vast array of technologies used in surgery for traumatic orthopedic injuries.
11.13.23

Best Practices
The Power and Paradox of Never

May you all find the perseverance and courage to power through the paradoxes that challenge your assumptions.
11.13.23

Regulatory Perspectives
Letter-to-File: Dealing with ‘Skeletons in the Closet’

In situations where LTF skeletons are hiding in the closet, honesty is always the best policy.
11.13.23

Market Snapshot
Retail Healthcare Disruptors and Orthopedic Medical Devices

Many retail healthcare clinics are growing services to include fundamental chronic care management services, pharmacies, and healthy foods.
11.13.23

Orthopedic Insights
Updates to Conducting Toxicological Risk Assessment of Medical Device Constituents

A description of new terms and their use in the toxicological risk assessment paradigm of medical device constituents.
11.13.23

Editorial
Updating Your Orthopedic Device Priority List for 2024

I’ve identified a number of items orthopedic device manufacturers must keep in mind for next year.
11.13.23

Columns
Additive Manufacturing: Helping Drive Personalization at the Point of Care

The various advantages of having on-site capabilities for 3D-printed devices.
11.13.23
Columns
An Audience Demographic Forecast for MPO Summit 2028

Who will be sitting there five years from now?
11.13.23

Sponsored Content
Scaling for Success: Lincotek’s Journey from Micro-Business to Multi-Million Dollar Global Company

The story of Lincotek is an example of the power of entrepreneurial vision, technological innovation, and firm commitment to customer service.
11.06.23
Sponsored Content
The Transition to MDR and Important Considerations—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

With the delays seemingly settled, orthopedic device manufacturers need to ensure they are aligned to the EU’s MDR.
11.02.23
Sponsored Content
What Is Driving Surgical Power Tools Innovation? An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

With surgical power tools a common instrument for orthopedic surgeons, it’s important for developers to stay abreast of what’s happening in the space.
10.26.23
Sponsored Content
Design Considerations for Reclosable Fasteners in Wearable Medtech—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

Specialty hook and loop materials and converting services provide a secure reclosable fastening solution for a device’s performance, adjustability, and comfort.
10.10.23