Online Exclusives
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Remote Monitoring: Innovation Drives Post-Op Recovery
Access to data enables physicians to assess and treat conditions earlier in the recovery cycle, which can result in better outcomes for patients.Jiang Li, CEO of Vivalink 09.16.22
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Spine/Neurology
Pain Pumps vs. Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain
The difference between pain pumps and spinal cord stimulation is that one utilizes stimulation and the other medication. Here's what the industry needs to know.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.16.22
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Machining & Tooling
Orthopedic Device Evolution is Driven by Precision Technology
The potential of precision technology in the orthopedics sector is limitless.Peter Jacobs, Senior Director of Marketing at CNC Masters 08.05.22
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Large Joint
mdHACM Allografts Demonstrate Potential in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis
Study results show potential for mdHACM in attenuating OA progression.Michelle Massee, Associate Vice President, Product Development, MIMEDX 07.19.22
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Spine/Neurology
Radically Improving Medicine & Surgery with Light Field Technology
How light field technology could be the most disruptive OR technology of the last 100 years.Dr. Samuel Browd, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Proprio 07.11.22
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
A Call to Action in Orthopedics: We Need to Personalize Every Single Hip and Knee Surgery
It is time for 3D anatomic modeling and 3D printed solutions to become the standard of care in orthopedics.Peter Verrillo, Co-Founder and CEO of Enhatch 06.27.22
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Large Joint
Giving Knee Replacement Surgery a Much-Needed Update
Driving innovation and improvement with augmented reality.Russell Nevins and David Backstein 06.07.22
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Software & Quality
It’s All About the Data for Supply Chain and Inventory Management
Leveraging accurate data and metrics to enable a more effective supply chain and inventory management plan.Vic Nunes, CEO and Founder of QMed Innovations 05.10.22
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Extremities
Minimizing Risks in Minimally Invasive Surgery
While MIS has continued to evolve, there are still challenges to be addressed.Dr. Alastair Younger, Paid Consultant of Stryker 05.06.22
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Giving Athletes Their Lives Back with Better Knee Braces
The importance of product features and experiences that drive compliance.Joey Ardell, Director, Product of Stoko 05.05.22
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ODT Forum '22 is Another Successful Orthopedic Tech Conference
Attendance at the orthopedic device-focused Memphis event rocketed upward almost 30% from the previous conference.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.03.22
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Software & Quality
5 Ways AI Will Impact Orthopedic Surgery's Future
Improvements to imaging accuracy, data interpretation, pre-surgical planning, and more will be possible.Melissa Waltz, Science Writer 02.25.22
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Software & Quality
Using AI to Improve Patient-Specific Orthopedic Workflows
Artificial intelligence is growing in popularity for orthopedic applications, but challenges remain for manufacturers.Jessica James and Kerim Genc, Synopsys 02.15.22
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Could 3D Printing Simplify Orthopedic Device Testing?
Additive manufacturing has the potential to greatly reduce the distribution channel from hundreds of miles to a few hundred feet.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.21.21
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Patient-Specific Implants Often Require More Testing
Identifying a "worst-case scenario" for testing multiple customizable sizes can be quite challenging for manufacturers.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.17.21
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Evolving Regulatory Expectations are Complicating Device Testing
Broad standards can make it difficult for implant manufacturers to fully understand regulatory requirements.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.14.21
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Biocompatibility & Testing
AI Tech Requires Customized Clinical Evaluation Strategies
Testing AI’s safety, efficacy, accuracy, cybersecurity, and learning capabilities in the orthopedic arena will be challenging.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.10.21
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Using Orthopedic Technology in Integrative Wellness Treatments
Using orthopedic tech alongside forms of integrative healing methods can perform a complete treatment.Melissa Waltz, Science Writer 12.09.21
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Large Joint
Solid-State Batteries Unlock the Full Potential of Smart Implants
How new battery designs solve many of the challenges that have impeded the widespread integration of smart implants.Denis Pasero, Product Commercialization Manager, Ilika plc 12.09.21
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Low ROI, Unique Patient Needs Thwarting Pediatric Implant Market
Despite push by FDA, many adult devices are altered in the OR to fit children.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.07.21
