Large Joint
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Extremities | Large Joint | Materials | Spine/Neurology
Recycling Implanted Metals From Beyond the Grave
Ever wonder what happens to devices implanted in the body after their users pass away? Probably not, because the thought of it tends to make most people who aren’t ODT editors cringe. But as medical implants become more common, people are dy…Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.19.18
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Extremities | Large Joint | Spine/Neurology
A Need for Removal Protocols?
Many of you have likely heard of the controversial medical device industry documentary, “The Bleeding Edge,” recently released through Netflix. If you haven’t yet seen it but you’re reading this column, put the magazine down o…Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 09.19.18
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Large Joint
Conformis Settles Patent Dispute With Smith & Nephew
Conformis to receive $10.5 million for non-exclusive license to patient-specific instrument patents.Globe Newswire 09.17.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Instruments | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Software & Quality
Personalized Hip and Knee Replacements: U.S. Manufacturers Battle for Innovation Spotlight
Customized joint implants, additive manufacturing, and the rise of Ambulatory Surgical Centers fuel personalized solutions.Online Exclusives Yulia Sorokina, Research Analyst, iData Research 09.13.18
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Large Joint | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
From Surgery to Recovery: How Technology Can Stem the Opioid Crisis
A Q&A with Avanos Medical's Roger Massengale addressing the opioid crisis and the steps the company is taking to fight it.Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 08.31.18
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Extremities | Large Joint
Self-Powered Sensor Monitors Joint Surgery Patients' Progress from a Distance
The small, tube-like device is designed to be fitted to braces after joint surgery to wirelessly send information to doctors.University of Waterloo 08.29.18
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Large Joint
Survey Uncovers Impact of Knee and Hip Pain on Women’s Emotional Well-Being
Seventy-six percent of U.S. women say the effects of their joint pain go far beyond mobility.DePuy Synthes 08.27.18
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Large Joint
First U.S. Patients Receive Agili-C Implants to Treat Joint Surface Lesions
Agili-C addresses patients with persistent knee pain due to cartilage problems who are too young for knee replacement.PR Newswire 08.23.18
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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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Large Joint | Materials
Study Proves Lower Revision Rate with 'Cross-Linked' Polyethylene Hip Implants
The use of "XLPE" resulted in a significant reduction in the rate of revision at 16 years.Wolters Kluwer Health 08.06.18
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Large Joint
Total Knee Replacement Market Worth Over $10 Billion by 2024
Sector to grow 3.7 percent during the forecast period, according to new report.Globe Newswire 08.06.18
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Large Joint
First Conformis 3D Total Hip Replacement Surgeries Completed
The Conformis Hip System is the first ever 3D designed primary total hip replacement system.GlobeNewswire 08.02.18
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Large Joint
JOURNEY II BCS Knee System Demonstrates Improved Patient Outcomes, Lower Healthcare Costs
Reduced cost is equivalent to approximately 10 percent in savings to the overall procedure price.PR Newswire 07.26.18
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Extremities | Large Joint | Trauma/Sports
Russian Scientists Invent Mechatronic Lower Limb Rehab Device
Among settled tasks there is also an application of device for children with infantile cerebral palsy.South Ural State University (SUSU) 07.17.18
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Large Joint | Trauma/Sports
Ceterix Orthopaedics Awarded New Patent for Circumferential Suturing Method in Meniscus Repair
Protects unique circumferential compression stitch method and expands company’s IP portfolio for orthopedic applications.Business Wire 07.12.18
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Extremities | Large Joint | Materials
Graphene Foam Could Ease Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
Researchers test how graphene foam might function under forces like high impact.Newswise 07.06.18
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Large Joint
Arthrosurface's PF Wave Shows Positive Knee Preservation Outcomes
PF Wave Inlay Arthroplasty Design adapts, restores patient's unique joint surface to treat isolated patellofemoral arthritis.PR Newswire 06.20.18
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Large Joint | Software & Quality
Semi-Automated Design Program Could Develop Patient-Specific Knee Implants
Program fits smooth surfaces onto estimated healthy knee shape to create implants ready for computer-assisted manufacturing.Stellenbosch University 06.19.18
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Large Joint | Trauma/Sports
FDA OKs Arcuro Medical's All-Suture Meniscus Repair System
With no knot in the joint space, Arcuro's SuperBall all-suture implant repair system preserves knee functionality.PR Newswire 06.19.18
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Imaging | Large Joint
OrthoGrid Systems Launches HipGrid NINE for Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
9-inch grid design enables greater utility for C-arm imaging systems often found in ambulatory surgery centers and hospitals.PR Newswire 06.18.18
