Covering the specialized field of orthopedic product development and manufacturing

Design

Development Options: Orthopedic Device Design

New materials, machines, techniques, and technologies create new design opportunities for medical device manufacturers.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.16.21

An Orthopedic Giant Re-emerges: DJO to Return?

At the beginning of March, diversified tech firm Colfax Corp. proclaimed its intention to split in two.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.16.21

Actual Orthopedics Medical and Surgical Supply Costs for Care Centers

According to a 2018 clinical journal article, U.S. hospitals spent approximately $200 billion on medical devices.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 03.16.21

Large Joint

Microport Orthopedics Launches Kinematic Alignment Approach

Improves total knee replacement outcomes compared to more traditional approaches.

Videos Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor

Design

A Holistic Approach to Early Product Development

Regulatory requirements and limitations have a pronounced impact on new product development in the medical device industry.

Bryan Brosseau, Founder and Principal Consultant, Brosseau Consulting LLC 03.16.21

Contract Manufacturing

Orthopedic Innovators: Optimizing the Contract Services Experience

Mike Conrad of Precision Medical Technologies offers a number of best practices to keep top of mind when enlisting aid from a manufacturing partner.

Large Joint

MicroPort Orthopedics’ Complete Gladiator Hip System Becomes Available

Offers a range of indications in the treatment of high demand total hip arthroplasties and low demand fracture patients.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.18.21

Acquisitions Set to Propel Global Orthopedics Market to $64 Billion by 2025

Fifteen major deals were completed in the final quarter of 2020.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.12.21

Large Joint

Orthopedic Solutions from Man’s Best Friend

One company wants to turn an innovation from veterinary medicine into a better quality of life for human patients.

Online Exclusives Marc Knebel, Global Segment Head Medical Systems—Head of VESTAKEEP Europe bei Evonik Operations GmbH 02.11.21

Packaging & Sterilization

The Total Package: Packaging and Sterilization for Orthopedics

Compatibility between product packaging and sterilization is essential for timely market launches, quality, and patient safety.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.08.21

Rethink Your Orthopedic ASC Strategy, Part 1

ASCs have adopted a strategy to focus on predictable, low-risk procedures with lower complication rates in an out-of-hospital setting.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 02.08.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Building a More Transparent Healthcare Supply Chain with UDI

The FDA’s 2013 Unique Device Identification (UDI) Rule sets specific requirements for medical device labeling to improve traceability and patient safety.

Beth Wells, Senior Director, Community Engagement, Healthcare, GS1 US 02.08.21

Orthopedic Surgical Robots Market to Exceed $4.1 Billion by 2029

Surgical robots associated with advantages such as better visualization of the operating field and lessened tremor.

Persistence Market Research 01.13.21

Software & Quality

HSS, Zimmer Biomet's Solution for the Episode of Orthopedic Care

Zimmer Biomet exec Ivan Tornos provides insight into merging mymobility virtual care with HSS Orthopedic Care Pathways.

Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.05.21

Software & Quality

FDA OKs Zebra Medical Vision's Breakthrough in Orthopedic Surgery Planning

AI solution extracts exact 3D bone reconstruction from X-ray scans at the same quality as a CT scan.

Business Wire 12.09.20

Extremities

Ensemble Orthopedics Receives FDA Clearance for Implant

The Ensemble CMC is designed to treat patients with early-stage osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint.

PRNewswire 12.07.20

Global Orthopedic Power Tools Market to Exceed $1.24 Billion by 2027

Increasing product launches is expected to boost the market growth over the forecast period.

Coherent Market Insights 12.07.20

For Orthopedic Care, Hospital Ranking Systems Can Be Misleading

New research highlights the variability that exists among national rating systems.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 12.01.20

Materials

Making the Grade: Orthopedic Materials Spotlight

Advancements with materials are enabling the use of fabrication processes not previously available for certain applications.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 11.18.20

Solid Footing During Shaky Times: Current Compliance Considerations

The changes and challenges wrought by COVID-19 have significantly impacted the medtech industry.

Bryan Brosseau, Founder and Principal Consultant, Brosseau Consulting LLC 11.18.20

Extremities

Panther Orthopedics Reports Successful Clinical Outcomes With PUMA System

The product is a nitinol-based fixation device for ankle syndesmosis.

Business Wire 11.02.20

Large Joint

Medtech Matters: Virtual Reality for Orthopedics

ODT's Sean Fenske speaks with Justin Barad, orthopedic surgeon and founder of Osso VR, about the company’s VR simulation technology.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.28.20

Trauma/Sports

Medtech Matters: Economical Orthopedic Implants

ODT's Sean Fenske speaks with Itai Nemovicher, CEO and founder of The Orthopaedic Implant Company, about the company’s orthopedic trauma technology offerings.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.22.20

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Names New CEO

Chief executive most recently managed ConMed's orthopedics business.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions 10.13.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

Material Advantage: How Additive Manufacturing Can Revolutionize Orthopedics

The technology enables innovations for both surgical tools and orthopedic implants.

Online Exclusives Katherine Rundell, Medical Writer, Academized 10.06.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

Orthopedic Innovators: The Evolving World of 3D Printing

3D Systems’ Benjamin Johnson offers insights on the maturing technology of 3D printing and its use within orthopedics.

Large Joint

Total Joint Orthopedics, THINK Surgical Partner to Enhance TKR Procedures

Both companies will market a solution to use TJO's Klassic Knee System with THINK Surgical's TSolution One Total Knee Application.

THINK Surgical Inc. 09.25.20

Contract Manufacturing

Orthopedic Innovators: Best Practices for Process Validation

Donatelle’s Raghu Vadlamudi provides expert insights on ensuring process validation is performed properly for orthopedic device manufacturers.

Biocompatibility & Testing

Lessons from the Lab: Testing Orthopedic Devices

Changes in testing protocols and revised regulatory demands make testing experts even more valuable than they’ve ever been.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 09.15.20

Global Orthopedics Market Forecasted to Contract 20% in 2020

GlobalData says recovery rates will vary widely.

GlobalData 09.15.20

Research & Development

Trends for Orthopedic Contract R&D and Manufacturing

Over the past 10 years, medtech manufacturers from startups to giants have grown their levels of outsourcing to contract R&D and manufacturing partners.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 09.15.20

Coatings/Surface Modification

Lincotek Medical Increases Coating Capacity for Orthopedic Implants

The company strengthens its global risk mitigation capabilities, adding two additional APS lines in its Trento facility.

Lincotek Medical 09.01.20

The 2020 Top 10 Orthopedic Device Companies

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Sean Fenske, Michael Barbella, and Sam Brusco 08.11.20

Trauma/Sports

Diamonds in the Rough: Six Shining Orthopedic Firms

This feature highlights exciting organizations who are developing or marketing unique orthopedic innovations.

Sean Fenske, Sam Brusco, and Michael Barbella 08.11.20

Experiments in Remote Orthopedic Care

In an effort to protect patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many doctors are relying on telemedicine to “see” their patients through video chats.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 08.11.20

Trauma/Sports

A Spectrum of Value and Its Importance in Orthopedic Trauma

Three orthopedic surgeons speak with the founder of The Orthopaedic Implant Company on value-based healthcare.

Peter Althausen, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon; Co-Founder, The Orthopaedic Implant Company 08.11.20

MIS/Robotics

Orthopedic’s Future with Robotics and AI

Robotic surgical systems coupled with artificial intelligence could make for a very interesting future for the orthopedic industry.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 08.11.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

Additive-Manufactured Orthopedic Implants Under MDR

Orthopedic device manufacturers have specific considerations to keep in mind when using AM under the upcoming EU regulatory system.

Online Exclusives Dr. Max Singh, Simon Schlagintweit, and Gregor Reischle—TÜV SÜD 08.11.20

Large Joint

THINK Surgical, United Orthopedic Announce Collaboration Agreement

Partnership will enhance precision and reproducible outcomes in total knee replacements.

THINK Surgical Inc. 08.06.20

AAOS Alarmed by CMS Proposal to Reduce Orthopedic Surgical Services

CMS also is considering reducing the work relative value units for hip and knee arthroplasty by an additional 5.4 percent.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 08.05.20

Large Joint

Coatings/Surface Modification

Large Joint

Vuzix Announces Orthopedic Navigation System Using Augmented Reality Smart Glasses

CE marking certification allows the commercialization of Knee+ across the European Union.

Vuzix Corporation 05.11.20

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