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Extremities | Large Joint

Nail Simplifies Two-Procedure Rotator Cuff Repair

A new humeral nail with a tab has recently been patented.

Dr. Michael Levy, Orthopedic Surgeon 01.08.19

Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology

Treating that Pain-in-the-Neck Smartphone

A neck collar restores proper alignment of a person’s head and neck when suffering from “text neck.”

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 01.07.19

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Contract Manufacturing | Supply Chain

Sounding Board: 2018 Reflections and Looking Ahead

ODT’s board members speak on 2018’s most significant headlines and offer insights on what’s on the horizon for the industry.

ODT Editorial Advisory Board 12.18.18

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Bracing/Prosthetics | Imaging

Creating Customized Orthopedic Products Using Handheld 3D Scanners

The story of a company leveraging the scanning technology to eliminate significant labor time and costs of traditional methods.

Andrei Vakulenko, Chief Business Development Officer, Artec 3D 12.11.18

Large Joint

Recall History of DePuy Knee Replacement Systems

Has the manufacturer faced an unusually high number of recalls for its knee systems compared to competitive manufacturers?

Laura Pearson, Chief Editor, Recall Report 12.05.18

Extremities | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports

The YouTube for the Orthopedic Industry

VuMedi is an exclusively healthcare-based video platform that caters to surgeons, physicians, and the orthopedic industry.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.05.18

Bracing/Prosthetics

Aligning Patients with the Right Rehabilitation Device

A Q&A with the CEO and founder of Alignmed regarding his firm's SpinalQ technology and how it's been used by patients.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.28.18

Bracing/Prosthetics | Trauma/Sports

Getting Back on Two Feet Again

Modern robotic mobilization equipment help paraplegics learn to walk again with intensive training.

Stefan Roschi, maxon motors 11.05.18

Large Joint

Cementless Hip Implants Are Gradually Losing Their Popularity in Europe

European orthopedic surgeons are realizing the potential of hybrid methods.

Yulia Sorokina and Jeff Wong, iData Research 10.23.18

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Instruments | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Software & Quality

Personalized Hip and Knee Replacements: U.S. Manufacturers Battle for Innovation Spotlight

Customized joint implants, additive manufacturing, and the rise of Ambulatory Surgical Centers fuel personalized solutions.

Yulia Sorokina, Research Analyst, iData Research 09.13.18

Large Joint | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports

From Surgery to Recovery: How Technology Can Stem the Opioid Crisis

A Q&A with Avanos Medical's Roger Massengale addressing the opioid crisis and the steps the company is taking to fight it.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 08.31.18

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Materials

Do New Structures Redefine 'Material'?

New fabrication methods and their capabilities are often exciting, but they are not without technical challenges.

William A. Hyman, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, & Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering, The Cooper Union 08.29.18

Extremities

Small Preserves

BioPro focused on educating patients, surgeons on the benefits of small joint preservation.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 07.06.18

Extremities | Imaging | Software & Quality

FDA Defines 'Radiological Computer Assisted Detection and Diagnosis Software'

In approving OsteoDetect, FDA enumerated risks that are actually generic to diagnostic software.

William A. Hyman, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, & Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering, The Cooper Union 06.15.18

Extremities