Markets
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Large Joint | MIS/Robotics
Smith+Nephew's CORI Robotics Expanded to Hip Surgery
CORI Surgical System moves into total hip arthroplasty with RI.HIP NAVIGATION.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.26.22
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Biologics
Biogennix Experiences Best Sales Year in Company History
Growth in 2021 was fueled by the launch of the company’s first advanced bone graft strip product, Agilon Strip.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 01.26.22
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Biologics
Bone Solutions Inc. Launches Mg Osteoinject Commercially in U.S.
The first injectable bone void filler in the U.S. to incorporate magnesium.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 01.25.22
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Trauma/Sports
Hyalex Orthopaedics Appoints Carl Vause CEO; Dr. Mike Hawkins CTO
Vause was VP marketing at CONMED; Dr. Hawkins VO corporate research at Zimmer.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.25.22
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Spine/Neurology
Aurora Spine Celebrates First APOLLO ACP Surgeries
The anterior cervical plate (ACP) system was used in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.25.22
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Large Joint
C. Lowry Barnes Joins MicroPort Orthopedics as Medical Director
New executive team member was past president of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.MicroPort Orthopedics 01.25.22
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Spine/Neurology
Medtronic Intellis, Vanta SCS Approved for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Studies show significant reduction in pain and improved quality of life.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.24.22
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Large Joint
Exactech Gains Minority Stake in JointMedica
Signals the return of hip resurfacing.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.24.22
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Trauma/Sports
Dassiet Launches Lightweight Biodegradable Cast
UCAST splints are made of completely non-allergenic and non-toxic materials.Dassiet 01.21.22
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Extremities
First Procedure for Stryker's Tornier Perform Patient-Matched Glenoid
First surgeon-driven, primary patient-specific implant available in shoulder arthroplasty.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.20.22
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Biologics
Evonik and Samaplast Developing an Osteoconductive PEEK Biomaterial
Spinal cage prototype demonstrates design versatility.Evonik 01.20.22
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MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
FAU Team Builds 3D Human Spine Replica for Cervical Disc Implants
3D robotic spine "twin" and sensor array could offer a new way to preview surgical interventions.Videos Sam Brusco, Associate Editor
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Imaging
Orthofix, nView Medical Begin Partnership and Investment Agreement
Will develop, co-market nView systems with Orthofix’s cervical spine and pediatric limb deformity correction tech.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.19.22
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Spine/Neurology
Nevro's Senza SCS Label Expanded to Non-Surgical Refractory Back Pain
Makes it the only SCS system with a specific indication for NSRBP.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.19.22
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Large Joint
Smith+Nephew Buys Engage Surgical for Up to $135M
Acquires the only commercially available cementless partial knee system in the U.S.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.19.22
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Spine/Neurology
NIH Begins $9.8M Neuromodulation Competition
The first phase will award up to $800,000.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.18.22
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Spine/Neurology
NeuroMetrix's Quell Earns Breakthrough Status for CIPN
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) affects about 30 percent of chemo patients.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.18.22
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Imaging | Spine/Neurology
Surgalign's HOLO Portal AI-Driven, AR Spine Surgery Guidance System Earns FDA Nod
Creates patient-specific plan presented to the surgeon using the AR display.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.18.22
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Imaging | Software & Quality | Spine/Neurology
FDA OK's VUZE Medical's VUZE System for Spine Surgery
Real-time image processing enables software-only guidance and verification.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.18.22
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Large Joint
AAOS Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Knee Osteoarthritis
Update offers the latest in evidence-based recommendations to help orthopedic surgeons and physicians determine best treatment approach.American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons 01.17.22
