Online Exclusives
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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
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Extremities
The Benefits of Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Systems vs. Traditional Systems
Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty systems ensure quality outcomes and quality of life, while also supporting surgeons.Steve Ek, VP, Research and Development, Anika Therapeutics 11.08.22
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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
