Markets
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Extremities
Anika's Integrity Implant System Makes its O.R. Debut
The implant is a flexible, knitted, HA-based scaffold that provides improved dry and wet strength and regenerative capacity over first-gen collagen patches.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.30.23
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MIS/Robotics
Study Shows How a Multimodal Feedback System Can Improve Laser Surgery
The developed multimodal feedback system exhibited high accuracy in tissue differentiation and depth control.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 11.29.23
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Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics
ReWalk Robotics Shows Proof-of-Concept for AI-Powered Exoskeleton
The next-gen ReWalk Exoskeleton can detect and react to changes in terrain.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.29.23
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Spine/Neurology
Orthofix Publishes Five-Year Data for M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc
With more than 100,000 implantations worldwide, the M6-C and M6-L discs demonstrate strong clinical performance, safety, and patient benefits.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.29.23
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
Spinal Elements Releases Ventana 3D-Printed Interbodies
The Ventana portfolio includes anterior cervical, posterior lumbar, and lateral lumbar interbody implants.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.28.23
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Extremities
Exactech Study Shows Fairness, Accuracy of Predict+ for Shoulder Surgery
The tool was found to create fair, accurate outcome predictions for shoulder replacement patients of different ethnicities, sexes, and ages.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.27.23
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Instruments
Pristine Surgical Rolls Out Summit 4K Single-Use Arthroscope in U.S.
Summit is now available to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers across the U.S.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.27.23
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Trauma/Sports
Smith+Nephew Acquiring CartiHeal for Up to $330 Million
Founded in 2009 as a university spin-out, CartiHeal retains a small facility close to Tel Aviv and a sales office in New Jersey.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.27.23
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Large Joint
Biocomposites Launches SYNICEM Spacers in the UK
Helps support surgeons’ revisions of the hip, knee and shoulder by preserving articular space and aiding the treatment of infection.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 11.27.23
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Large Joint
Exactech Tops 100K Joint Replacements with Active Intelligence
Active Intelligence was released in 2021 as a dynamic ecosystem of enabling technologies and smart solutions.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.20.23
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Spine/Neurology
Boston Scientific Completes Acquisition of Relievant Medsystems
Relievant offers the FDA-cleared Intracept intraosseous nerve ablation system for vertebrogenic pain.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.20.23
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Spine/Neurology
First Spine Surgery Performed With PathKeeper Surgical's 3D Optical Navigation System
The system is designed to replace traditional navigation technology with a 3D optical navigation method that offers comprehensive surgical planning.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.17.23
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Trauma/Sports
IlluminOss Medical Offers Minimally Invasive Approach for Fracture Repair & Stabilization
Helps patients regain mobility faster and resume their daily living activities quicker than conventional implants.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 11.16.23
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Trauma/Sports
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Orthopedic Soft Tissue Market
Tracking the recovery of the market and forecasting its future.Online Exclusives Niamh O’Neill and Kamran Zamanian, iData Research 11.15.23
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Spine/Neurology
Study: Intracept Procedure Cuts Need for Long-Term Low Back Pain Treatments
Findings show marked reductions in need for opioids and therapeutic lumbosacral spine injections five years post-procedure.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.15.23
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Biologics | Extremities
Paragon 28 Rolls Out BEAST Cortical Fibers
The BEAST fibers offer an osteoinductive porous structure for cellular attachment and an osteoinductive potential.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.14.23
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Spine/Neurology
Vy Spine's ClariVy OsteoVy PEKK Cervical IBF OK'ed
The device combines the osseointegration properties of the OXPEKK material and OsteoVy lattice structure.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.14.23
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Trauma/Sports
State of Repair: Examining the Trauma Surgery Device Market
Examining the vast array of technologies used in surgery for traumatic orthopedic injuries.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.13.23
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Materials | Trauma/Sports
Bioactive, 3D-Printed Material Could Heal Broken Bones
Fraunhofer researchers developed a PCL/bioactive glass combo material for non-union bone breaks.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.13.23
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Spine/Neurology
Medtronic's DTM SCS Shown to Outperform Conventional Stimulation for Pain Relief
In a 12-month study, 91% of patients using DTM spinal cord stimulation programming reported at least 50% back pain reduction.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.10.23
