Online Exclusives

Biologics

Stimulating the Natural Healing Process

NovaBone's technology boosts the body's ability to signal, recruit, proliferate, and differentiate bone-building cells.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.18.18

Targeting the Triple Aim

DePuy Synthes uses orthobiologics to help customers improve patient care and satisfaction, and reduce costs.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.16.18

Clinical Knowledge Key to Advancing Orthobiologics Technologies

DSM Biomedical developing 'disruptive' innovation with advanced physical and biologic properties to better meet market needs.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.13.18

Extremities

Minor Orthopedic Replacement Implants Global Market Exceeds $1.5 Billion

A look at the drivers influencing this market segment and what’s behind the growth.

Ravi Kiran, Lead Consultant, The Business Research Company 04.03.18

Machining & Tooling | Materials

Six Advantages of Machined Polymer Components over Metals

From cost reduction to increased durability and functionality, plastic components can be superior to metals.

John MacDonald, President, AIP Precision Machining 03.29.18

Large Joint

AJRR Report Offers New THA and TKA Insights

In 2017, the American Joint Replacement Registry surpassed 1,000,000 arthroplasty procedures.

Karen Metropulos, AJRR Content Writer 02.16.18

MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology

3 Spine Technologies Predictions for 2018

Predictions from a "Top Doc" for spinal innovations and their impact on the real world surgical practice.

Dr. Jay Jagannathan, M.D., FAANS, Board Certified Neurosurgeon, Jagannathan Neurosurgery 01.26.18

Bracing/Prosthetics | Design

Designing Products for the Value-Based Medical Device Market

Leveraging DFM and concurrent engineering enabled an OEM to offer a cost-effective product.

Todd Martens, Vice President of Product and Customer Development, Orthopaedic Implant Company 12.20.17

Materials

Material Characterization: How Low Is Low?

A lack of clarity in ASTM standards for metal alloys for medical applications can create uncertainty.

William A. Hyman, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, & Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering, The Cooper Union 12.20.17

Large Joint

Leveraging Value to Compete in the Knee and Hip Implant Market

UOC strategically focuses on key elements to provide a competitive product offering to surgeons.

Sean Fenske, Editor 10.12.17

Extremities | Large Joint | Materials | Spine/Neurology

Variability in the Chemical Content of Orthopedic Alloys

Material specifications should use accurate language and express the uncertainty about what is actually there.

William A. Hyman, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, & Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering, The Cooper Union 10.05.17

Bracing/Prosthetics | Software & Quality