Online Exclusives
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Design
Designing Scalable Patient-Specific Surgical Cutting Guides
Patient-specific surgical cutting guides are benefiting from automated technology solutions.Jessica James, Kerim Genc, Alkaios Bournias Varotsis, Contributing Writers 06.07.23
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
3D Printing Provides Stepping Stones for New Orthopedic Footwear Innovations
How 3D printing innovations in orthopedic footwear are revolutionizing patient care.Ramsey Stevens, CEO of nano3Dprint 05.08.23
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Large Joint | MIS/Robotics
How Honeywell's Spectra Fiber is Used in Orthopedics, TAVR, and More
Spectra fiber is used in cardiovascular and orthopedic devices, sutures, surgical robots, minimally invasive surgeries, catheters, and ACL/PCL reconstruction.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.21.23
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Extremities
All About Reverse Shoulder Devices: Analyzing the Factors Driving Their Popularity
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty has been increasingly utilized since its introduction over 30 years ago—and it’s still growing in popularity.Federica Cogoni and Kamran Zamanian, iData Research 04.11.23
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Materials
Evolution of the Global Orthopedic Biomaterials Market
Analyzing different types of bone grafts—natural, synthetic and composite.Kateryna Hronska and Kamran Zamanian, iData Research Inc. 04.10.23
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Biologics
Industry Innovation: A Look at Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics
Innovation is supporting the shift to regenerative medicine as treatment for a variety of orthopedic trauma cases and bone voids.Daniel Ammon, Vice President, R&D, Regenity Biosciences 04.05.23
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Materials
Orthopedic Implant Biomaterials with Radiopacity for Evidence Based Healing
3D printing with FibreTuff offers a promising new option for orthopedic implants.Robert Joyce, President & Founder of FibreTuff 04.03.23
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Design | Spine/Neurology
Enabling Technologies: The Future of Differentiation in Spinal Surgery
Surgeons need enabling technologies that fit their workflow, not the other way around.Tommy Carls, VP of Product Development and Marketing at Proprio 03.28.23
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Potential Applications of Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Additive Manufacturing
An overview of different automated CFRP processing methods and an assessment of their usability for orthopedic technology.Finn Buttgereit, Tommy Schafran, Dirk Theodor Schraeder 02.24.23
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Packaging & Sterilization
X-Ray Sterilization Considered a 'Game-Changer' for Orthopedic Industry
The more stable method can disinfect products more efficiently, without the capacity constraints of gamma sterilization.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.13.22
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Packaging & Sterilization
Medtech Firms Turning to Rigid Containers Amid Sterilization Wrap Shortage
The containers are FDA-cleared for the specific sterilization mobility, similar to wraps.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.09.22
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Design
7 Ways Design Can Impact Orthopedic Manufacturing Costs
The cost of manufacturing orthopedic devices varies greatly depending on the complexity of the design, the materials used, and more.Vincent Hua, Marketing Manager at TSINFA 12.07.22
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Packaging & Sterilization
EtO Alternatives Dependent Upon Product and Packaging Material
Any alternative methods, however, must be validated.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.06.22
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Packaging & Sterilization
Sterilization Method Impacts Packaging Material Choice
Disinfection processes can affect packaging materials in different ways.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.02.22
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Instruments
Reflections on 2022 and What’s Ahead for Orthopedic Technology: ODT Sounding Board
Several members of the ODT editorial advisory board share their thoughts on the headlines of 2022 and what’s coming in 2023.Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.01.22
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Packaging & Sterilization
Increasing Packaging Material Inventory Can Mitigate Supply Delays
But stockpiling materials can increase the overall severity of supply shortages for the healthcare industry.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.30.22
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Materials
How Orthopedic Composites Solve Problems Related to Devices and Equipment
Exploring the major advantages of composite materials used in the orthopedic sector.Aditya Joshi 11.30.22
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Orthopedic M&A Is Down, But Not Out—2022 Year in Review
Overall M&A activity in 2022 is still positive, even if the numbers tell a different story.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.16.22
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MIS/Robotics
Surgical Robotics on the Rise—2022 Year in Review
The consequences of robotic surgical technology have far exceeded expectations.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.16.22
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Semiconductors and Supply Chain Pain—2022 Year in Review
The chip’s descent into the supply chain void was neither swift nor straightforward.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.16.22
