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  U.S. Healthcare Spending in Orthopedics

  While total 2017 U.S. healthcare spending grew by 3.9 percent to $3.5 trillion,1 it was at a lower rate than the 4.8 percent increase reported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2016. The 2017 growth rate correlates to the lower i…

  Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 05.23.19
  

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• 3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Design | Prototyping
  

  Does 3D Printing Add Value in Orthopedics?

  The technology has matured beyond prototyping and is ready to offer unique benefits to orthopedic device manufacturers.

  Christopher M. Yakacki, Ph.D., Samuel T. Mills and R. Dana Carpenter, Ph.D., The University of Colorado Denver 03.29.19
  

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• Laser Processing | Machining & Tooling
  

  Light Processing: Lasers Offer Advantages to Orthopedic Technology Manufacturers

  Lasers have been used for machining and other orthopedic applications for some time, but new capabilities now enable even greater benefits.

  Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 03.29.19
  

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• MIS/Robotics
  

  Justifying the Hype of Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

  The robots are coming. But they’re not yet seeking subjugation of the human race. Instead, they want to perform surgery on our joints and spine. Last year’s “Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms” reports made it clear roboti…

  Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.29.19
  

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  7 Steps Toward a Successful Orthopedic Product Launch

  We have a common goal in the medical device industry to implement innovative, fast, and cost-effective designs and solutions. Design engineers also know that being proactive by focusing on the upfront work prior to freezing the design will save time…

  Arley Perez, Senior Product Development Engineer, Orchid Design 03.29.19
  

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• Biologics | Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities | Imaging | Instruments | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
  

  2018 Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms

  Robotics and leadership changes defined the 2017 fiscal year among the largest orthopedic firms.

  08.15.18
  

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• Extremities | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
  

  Bright Horizons: Highlighting Six Orthopedic Technology Companies to Watch

  A look at six orthopedic firms likely to garner significant attention in the years to come.

  ODT Staff 08.15.18
  

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• Imaging | MIS/Robotics
  

  The Promising Future for AI in Orthopedics

  In their most simple form, AI applications in healthcare consist of a collection of technologies that will enable machines to sense, comprehend, predict, act, and learn. The first application for AI-based machines, as discussed at the World Medical I…

  Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 08.15.18
  

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• Biocompatibility & Testing
  

  New FDA Guidance for 510(k) Submission of Orthopedic Medical Implants

  The document could have a significant impact on the testing regimen for implant device manufacturers.

  Martell Winters, Senior Scientist and Consulting Manager; Quinton Inglet, Section Leader, Bacterial Endotoxin Testing, Nelson Laboratories 11.22.16
  

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