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• Spine/Neurology
  

  Nexus Spine Announces Availability of Spine Surgery Implants

  Tranquil Interbody Spacer allows titanium to behave like spinal bone to improve spinal stability, speed healing, ameliorate subsidence, and eliminate pain.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.24.21
  

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• Large Joint
  

  Study Helps Forecast Recovery Time, Return to Activities After Hip Fracture Surgery

  Large social networks can assist with recovery, which can take up three years.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.08.21
  

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• MIS/Robotics
  

  Medtech Matters: Medtronic's Robotic Surgery Status

  MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Linnea Burman of Medtronic about the Mazor system and what’s ahead for the firm.

  Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.02.21
  

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  Ortoma Launches AI-Based Software Platform for Implant Surgery

  The software allows surgeons to accurately plan in 3D before the procedure and correctly place implants into patients.

  Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.29.21
  

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• MIS/Robotics
  

  Medtech Matters: Talking Robotic Surgery with Zimmer Biomet

  MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Liane Teplitsky of Zimmer Biomet about the firm’s efforts in robotic surgery and its Rosa System.

  Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 01.12.21
  

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• Spine/Neurology
  

  U.S. Patent Granted for Posterior SI Joint Fusion Surgery Site Preparation

  The TransFasten technique is intended to provide stabilization of the SI joint.

  PR Web 12.09.20
  

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• MIS/Robotics | Software & Quality
  

  Smith+Nephew Releases Robotic Surgery Data Analytics Platform

  RI.INSIGHTS allows surgeons to gain insights into their robotics-assisted surgical procedures.

  PR Newswire 12.09.20
  

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• 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
  

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• 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
  

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• Imaging | Spine/Neurology
  

  First Use of Novel 3D Imaging Tech in Pediatric Spine Surgery

  insta-3D imaging from nView medical makes 3D images available in the OR quickly and safely.

  Children's National 12.01.20
  

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• Imaging
  

  FDA OKs First VR Surgical Planning Service for Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery

  ImmersiveTouch's IVSP can simulate surgery and print 3D surgical splints and guides for the operating room.

  PR Newswire 10.14.20
  

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• Imaging | Spine/Neurology
  

  Eyeglass-Attached Display Provides Fluoroscopic Guidance During Spine Surgery

  Device allowed the surgeon to focus on operative tasks more efficiently.

  Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group 10.14.20
  

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• Spine/Neurology
  

  Surgalign to Buy Digital Surgery Firm Holo Surgical for $125M

  Holo's software automatically segments, identifies, recognizes patient anatomy to autonomously assist surgeon throughout the case.

  GlobeNewswire 09.30.20
  

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• Spine/Neurology
  

  Carlsmed Raises $2.5 Million to Improve Complex Spine Surgery

  The money will be deployed to commercialize the company's data-driven surgery mission.

  Business Wire 08.27.20
  

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• MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
  

  FDA Approves joimax's Electromagnetic Navigation for Endoscopic MI Spine Surgery

  Allows for spinal procedures to be carried out with minimal X-ray control.

  Business Wire 08.07.20
  

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• Spine/Neurology
  

  NuVasive Launches Campaign to Support Transition to Less Invasive Surgery

  Time to Evolve initiative urges surgeons to reconsider the way patient care is delivered in spine surgery.

  PR Newswire 07.22.20
  

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• Imaging | Spine/Neurology
  

  7D Surgical Earns CE Mark for Machine Vision Image-Guided Spine Surgery

  The platform is the only spine navigation system to offer true segmental registration, according to the company.

  PR Newswire 07.15.20
  

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  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
  

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• Spine/Neurology
  

  U.S. Surgeons Complete First Augmented Reality-Guided Spine Surgery

  Procedure was the first to be performed in a live patient using the xvision Spine System.

  Augmedics 06.12.20
  

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• Spine/Neurology
  

  Alphatec Terminates EOS imaging Acquisition

  Ongoing impacts of COVID-19 pandemic constitute “material adverse effect.”

  GlobeNewswire 04.27.20
  

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• Extremities
  

  FDA Clears PAVmed's CarpX Minimally Invasive Carpal Tunnel Device

  All patients in the company’s clinical safety study underwent successful CarpX minimally invasive carpal tunnel release and met the efficacy endpoint.

  Globe Newswire 04.24.20
  

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  Furloughed Conformis Employees Returning to Work

  Federal government relief and anticipated relaxing of restrictions on elective surgeries leads to callback.

  Globe Newswire 04.23.20
  

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  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
  

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• 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
  

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• 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
  

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• Imaging | Spine/Neurology
  

  FDA OKs TDi's AI-Powered Ultrasound for Spine Surgery

  SonoVision visually differentiates nerve, muscle, bone, and vessels in real-time.

  PR Newswire 04.15.20
  

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  NuVasive Expects First Quarter Revenues to Decline at Least 5 Percent

  Company is reducing compensation for its Board of Directors and executive management in the wake of COVID-19.

  PR Newswire 04.15.20
  

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  Additional Support Needed to Maintain Access to Musculoskeletal Care

  AAOS, other musculoskeletal organizations ask Congress for relief funding to benefit orthopedic practices impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.

  AAOS 04.14.20
  

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• 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
  

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• 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
  

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• Large Joint
  

  OrthoSensor Receives 510(k) Alignment Clearance

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

  OrthoSensor 04.07.20
  

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• Large Joint
  

  Endonovo Therapeutics, Stanford University Partner on Shoulder and Knee Study

  Study will help surgeons determine the efficacy of Endonovo's SofPulse tPEMF portable device postoperatively.

  Globe Newswire 04.07.20
  

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• Spine/Neurology
  

  Stimwave Names Former Zimmer Biomet Exec New CEO

  Aure Bruneau led Zimmer Biomet's Robotic, CMF/Thoracic, and Spine businesses.

  GlobeNewswire 04.06.20
  

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• Spine/Neurology
  

  Orthopediatrics Granted Clearance for Expanded Indications of RESPONSE Scoliosis System

  Product treats neuromuscular scoliosis in pediatric patients.

  Globe Newswire 04.06.20
  

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  @HomeVR Education Simulations Accredited

  Available for the first time on low-cost standalone VR headsets.

  04.03.20
  

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  Former AAOS Board Member Receives Organization's Highest Leadership Honor

  Award recipient was instrumental in the development of the AAOS Communications Council and Communications Skills Mentoring Program.

  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 04.02.20
  

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  South Dakota Surgeon Honored for Improving Healthcare Access in Tanzania

  The doctor and his wife established a nonprofit organization that brings medical care and educational opportunities to the East African nation.

  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 04.02.20
  

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  AAOS Bestows Diversity Award Upon Northwestern University Professor

  Surgeon provides surgical care for the underserved and underprivileged at two public hospitals in Chicago.

  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 04.01.20
  

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  Boston Surgeon to Chair AAOS Membership Council

  New leader is chief of women’s sports medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 04.01.20
  

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  New Leader Named for AAOS Board of Specialty Societies

  Chairman currently serves on the AAOS PAC executive committee, Council on Education and the AAOS Board of Directors.

  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 03.31.20
  

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  Pittsburgh Surgeon to Chair AAOS Board of Councilors

  New leader is the past president of the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society.

  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 03.31.20
  

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  Two New Members Added to AAOS Board of Directors

  One is a world-renowned spinal surgeon and educator; the other is a professor of surgery at the Mayo Clinic.

  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 03.30.20
  

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  AAOS Names 88th President

  Joseph A. Bosco III, MD has been an active member for 30 years.

  AAOS 03.30.20
  

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  AAOS Presidential Candidates Waiting in the Wings

  Organization names first and second vice presidents in presidential line of succession.

  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 03.30.20
  

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  AAOS Establishes Online COVID-19 Information Hub for Members

  The new data center contains resources on COVID-19 topics that are relevant to the orthopedic profession.

  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 03.30.20
  

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• 3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
  

  5 Ways 3D Printing Will Change Medtech

  Orthopedic-related devices such as prosthetics and instrumentation stand to benefit from the technology.

  Online Exclusives Joshua McAlpin, Medical Industry Consultant 03.27.20
  

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  An Elected Sacrifice in COVID-19's Wake

  Patients with scheduled orthopedic surgeries are cancelling procedures to help stem the further spread of the virus.

  Online Exclusives Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.26.20
  

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• Extremities
  

  FDA Approves Total Wrist Implant for Arthritis

  First major innovation in total wrist replacement to earn FDA 510(k) clearance in nearly 20 years.

  Hospital for Special Surgery 03.26.20
  

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  Orthofix Completes Acquisition of FITBONE Limb Lengthening System

  Transaction also includes other potential applications, including the FITSPINE system for fusionless surgery to treat early onset scoliosis.

  Business Wire 03.26.20
  

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• Biologics | Large Joint
  

  Bone Therapeutics Gains Approval to Trial OA Knee Pain Therapies

  Regulatory authorities approve JTA Phase III study in osteoarthritic knee pain, ALLOB Phase IIb study in difficult fractures.

  Bone Therapeutics 03.25.20
  

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