AAOS 2025: J&J MedTech Highlights Digital Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is highlighting its latest innovations in digital orthopedics at this year’s American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting.

The company is introducing implants, advanced techniques, and data-driven tech across joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, and spine:

Velys robotic-assisted solution

The CT-free digital system is helping surgeons improve precision, streamline workflows, and offer more personalized care for total knee replacement, according to J&J. Velys integrates with the company’s Attune knee and has been used in over 100,000 total knee replacement surgeries.

Velys was recently U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) in medial and lateral procedures.

Kincise 2 surgical automated system

The next-gen power tool touts automation tech, customizable options, and new capabilities like acetabular cup extraction. These were all developed, according to J&J MedTech, to lower the physical demands on surgeons during hip or knee surgeries.

Velys active robotic assistance solution

This platform integrates standalone navigation with next-gen active robotic tech in order to tailor surgical workflow. The technology was developed alongside top spine surgeons with the aim of addressing complexities of advanced spine procedures.

Volt trauma system expansion

The Volt (Variable Angle Optimized Locking) plating system merges dynamic compression with variable angle locking without sacrificing stability, according to J&J. It has won CE mark clearance, following FDA clearance and commercial launch in the U.S. Volt will launch in select European markets this year.

Inhance Intact for shoulder replacement

The proprietary instrument set is used with the Inhance shoulder system in subscapularis-sparing (SCS) total anatomic shoulder replacements. When combined with the TruMatch 3D presurgical planning cloud system, surgeons can tailor SCS surgeries to each patient’s anatomy.

The Inhance Intact instrument set recently earned an FDA nod.

Advance Case Management

The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system is a digitally integrated tool that simplifies pre-surgery processes for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and outpatient centers via case schedules and patient data. According to J&J, this translates to more OR efficiency through reduced turnover times, smaller inventory footprints, and lower sterilization costs.

Would closure and healing in orthopedic surgery

Combining J&J MedTech’s Stratafix and Dermabond Prineo system can offer benefits for total joint arthroplasty. According to the company, wound closure with Stratafix is quicker and more resource efficient than standard-of-care wound closure in total joint replacement.

Further, a patient group using Stratafix and Dermabond Prineo reported “significantly higher” patient satisfaction and cosmetic outcomes, J&J said.

“With over 1.7 billion people worldwide living with musculoskeletal conditions—more than cancer, heart, and lung diseases combined—the need for effective, scalable orthopedic solutions has never been greater. At AAOS 2025, we are excited to showcase how our innovations are transforming the full ecosystem of orthopadic procedures to meet this growing demand,” said Aldo Denti, Company Group Chairman, Orthopaedics, Johnson & Johnson MedTech. “By seamlessly integrating innovative implants, advanced surgical techniques, and data-driven enabling technologies, we’re helping surgeons advance patient care while improving efficiency for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.”

Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s booth at AAOS 2025 is #4329.