Covering the specialized field of orthopedic product development and manufacturing

Patient-Centered Physical Therapy Practice Kins Launches

Provides a hybrid model of in-person and virtual care.

Kins 09.30.21

Married Patients Experience Better Outcomes After Total Joint Arthroplasty

Study shows shorter surgical times and hospitalizations, lower readmission rates, and sometimes better patient-reported outcome measures than single people.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.20.21

CMS Changes Create Uncertainty for ASCs, Orthopedics, and Patients

The flip-flop by CMS on the elimination of the Inpatient Only list has created questions regarding what procedures will be available where.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 09.14.21

Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use Greater in Older Patients After Hip Surgery

Prolonged opioid use was less commonly observed among patients who were either Asian, earned $150,000 or more annually, or had undergone regional anesthesia.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.13.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

Accelerating Innovation and Elevating Patient Care with Personalized Devices

Personalized instruments and implants are becoming more common for a variety of surgical procedures.

Chris Beaudreau and Miles Frasca, 3D Systems 08.17.21

Spine/Neurology

First Patient Implant in M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc Two-Level Study

Orthofix's trial is evaluating patients treated for cervical degenerative disc disease at two contiguous vertebral levels with the M6-C disc compared to ACDF.

Orthofix Medical Inc. 08.02.21

Spine/Neurology

FDA Clears Medtronic’s Patient-Specific UNiD Rods

Designed to treat scoliosis, trauma, tumors, and complex degenerative conditions in adults and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 06.03.21

Onkos Surgical Celebrates Patient Experience Week

Highlights innovations for precision musculoskeletal oncology and complex orthopedic procedures.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.30.21

Patients Conclude Clinical Visits in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment Study

Trial examining the safety, efficacy of Micronized Dehydrated Human Amnion Chorion Membrane for KOA.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.21.21

Spine/Neurology

Study: Spinal Fixation Rods Can Improve Patient Outcomes

Products allow surgeons the freedom to place rods based on patient anatomy.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.08.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Extremities

FDA OKs Additive Ortho's Patient-Specific Talus Spacer

Replaces the talus to treat avascular necrosis of the ankle joint.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.18.21

First Patient Enrolled in SetPoint Medical's Rheumatoid Arthritis Study

Trial will evaluate the company’s proprietary bioelectronic platform in treating patients with the debilitating disease.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.16.21

Spine/Neurology

First Patient Implanted With NEXXT MATRIXX SA Cervical Turn-Lock System

The product is designed to eliminate the need for traditional plate and screw fixation.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.25.21

Spine/Neurology

Studies Show FlareHawk Expandable Cage Delivers Favorable Fusion, Patient Outcomes

Data demonstrate the device’s respect for neural anatomy and conformability to bony endplates through Adaptive Geometry.

Globe Newswire 01.18.21

Large Joint

Total Joint Replacement and the Impact on Future Falls in Osteoarthritis Patients

New scientific data finds promising results when comparing fall rates in patients with and without surgery.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 01.11.21

Spine/Neurology

ReGelTec Successfully Treats Chronic Low Back Pain Patients with HYDRAFIL

The company also has secured more than $3.75 million in Series A funding.

Business Wire 01.07.21

Spine/Neurology

First U.S. Patient Treated in CurvaFix's RESTORE Clinical Study

Company also expands its executive team by welcoming a chief commercial officer.

Business Wire 01.05.21

Large Joint

Experts Recommend Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment by Patient Type

Panel publishes specific recommendations on diagnostic, conservative, and surgical approaches, including biologics.

Össur 12.14.20

Extremities

First Surgery with Exactech's Vantage Ankle Patient-Specific Instrumentation

Pre-planned bone resections are possible with 3D Systems' personalized cutting guides.

Business Wire 12.08.20

Large Joint

Ninety Percent Patient Satisfaction With Conformis iTotal PS Knee Replacements

Study data shows 100 percent implant survivorship on average 23 months after surgery.

Globe Newswire 11.24.20

Large Joint

Outcomes Are Encouraging for THA Patients Under Age 30

Study shows 4 percent of hips needed revision surgeries after a decade.

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 11.17.20

Large Joint

Study Finds Bilateral TKA May Not be Safe in Healthy Patients

Data should help patients and surgeons determine the best treatment for knee conditions.

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 11.13.20

Large Joint

Costs of Outpatient TKA Higher Than Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty

Study finds TKA patients also have longer hospital stays and greater postoperative personnel costs.

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 11.12.20

Spine/Neurology

Vertebral Body Tethering is Viable Treatment Option for Adolescent Scoliosis Patients

Study finds more than 90 percent of patients avoided mobility-limiting spinal fusion procedure.

University of Missouri 10.28.20

3D Systems Cleared by FDA for Improved Patient-Matched Surgical Guidance

Delivers additional design and material offerings for craniomaxillofacial surgical guides that improve performance.

3D Systems 10.01.20

Software & Quality

DJO Launches Motion iQ Patient Engagement Platform

Digital patient relationship management tool connects clinicians and patients across the orthopedic care continuum.

Business Wire 08.07.20

Spine Surgery Patients Prescribed Most Narcotics Three Months After Surgery

Study finds length of stay and pain scores influence the quantity of narcotics prescribed to patients.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 07.09.20

Industry Events Schedule Disrupted Due to Coronavirus—Full Event List

The medical device manufacturing industry has seen the postponement or cancellation of a number of upcoming events.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 06.26.20

Large Joint

ATTUNE Knee Surpasses 1 Million Patients Implanted Worldwide

DePuy Synthes has expanded the ATTUNE Knee platform to provide solutions to meet patient needs.

DePuy Synthes 06.24.20

Large Joint

Bodycad Announces First Use of BC Relfex Uni in Patients

A new next generation unicompartmental knee system.

Bodycad 06.12.20

Large Joint

Conformis, Zimmer Biomet Settle Patent Dispute Over Patient-Specific Instruments

The patents in question were related to instruments used with off-the-shelf knee, hip, and shoulder implants.

Conformis Inc. 05.28.20

Most Patients Skeptical of E-Cigarettes, Vapes Affecting Bone Fracture Healing

Study data shows a greater percentage of nonsmokers believe traditional cigarettes "definitely" impairs fracture healing.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 05.22.20

Nanovis Awarded 510(k) for First Nanotechnology Enhanced Pedicle Screw System

Company has nanotechnology designation as well as osteoblast and stem cell data comparing the screw system's performance to other surface types.

PR Newswire 04.27.20

Biologics

Biocomposites' STIMULAN Earns CE Mark

First calcium matrix to receive European approval as an antibiotic carrier for use in bone and soft tissue.

PR Newswire 04.23.20

Large Joint

FDA OKs Bodycad's BC Fine Osteotomy

First personalized planning and plating system for osteotomies around the knee.

Bodycad 04.22.20

Spine/Neurology

FDA Clears Life Spine's PROLIFT Lateral Fixated System

Product is complimented by the company's full lateral portfolio including the CENTRIC Plier Style Retractor and Lateral Disc Prep.

Business Wire 04.22.20

AAOS Releases Reports From Clinical Data Contained in AJRR

Data shows continuity of hip and knee arthroplasty trends; reveals the value of more complete information for outcomes of primary arthroplasty.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 04.21.20

Spine/Neurology

Precision Spine Launches Reform MC Posterior Lumbar Fusion System

The spinal fixation system is designed to reduce muscle disruption.

Business Wire 04.20.20

Spine/Neurology

FDA Clears Astura Medical's Sirion LLIF System

Product is the company's first platform with a combined interbody and fixation option in a single system.

Astura Medical 04.17.20

Biologics

Konica Minolta Healthcare Expands Ultrasound Guided Solutions Through RegenLab Partnership

The bio-injectable line includes preparation devices for Platelet Rich Plasma and other blood cell therapies, delivered using ultrasound guidance.

Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas Inc. 04.16.20

Spine/Neurology

FDA Approves Centinel Spine's Two-level prodisc L Total Disc Replacement

Only total disc replacement system in the U.S. approved for two-level use in the lumbar spine.

PR Newswire 04.15.20

Extremities

CrossRoads Extremity Unveils Minimally-Invasive Bunion Correction

miniBunion technique allows walking recovery with less pain, swelling, and scarring.

CrossRads Extremity Systems 04.14.20

Extremities | Large Joint | Spine/Neurology

Challenge Seeks Ideas to Help Orthopedic Patients Awaiting Elective Surgeries

The “For Such A Time As This—OrthoChallenge” is seeking the ten top ideas to present to the FDA to fast-track the innovations to patients.

For Such A Time As This—OrthoChallenge 04.08.20

Spine/Neurology

Precision Spine Launches Reform Ti Pedicle Screw System

The system’s low-profile titanium tulip gives surgeons increased space for fusion.

Business Wire 04.08.20

Large Joint

OrthoSensor Receives 510(k) Alignment Clearance

Verasense to be used with Zimmer Biomet's Persona Knee System.

OrthoSensor 04.07.20

Large Joint

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