Trauma/Sports

Biologics | Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities | Imaging | Instruments | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports

The 2019 Top 10 Global Orthopedic Device Firms

Robotics and M&A continued to define the orthopedics industry in 2018.
ODT Staff 08.14.19
Trauma/Sports

OIC Launches Femur Nail

Part of the OIC Inramedullary Nail System.
The Orthopaedic Implant Company 08.14.19
Bracing/Prosthetics | Imaging | Large Joint | Trauma/Sports

Hidden Gems: 6 Orthopedic Technology Innovators of Note

These organizations are offering intriguing technologies to improve orthopedic care and, as such, have piqued the ODT editors’ interests.
Sam Brusco, Sean Fenske, and Michael Barbella 08.14.19
Bracing/Prosthetics | Design | Extremities | Large Joint | Research & Development | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports

Orthopedic Technology Innovation for Kids

With pediatrics representing an underserved patient base when it comes to orthopedic solutions, a dedicated organization is seeking to change that.
Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 08.08.19
Trauma/Sports

FDA OKs OrthoPediatrics' Next-Gen Cannulated Screw System

This enhanced system offers an “all-in-one” kit option and is optimized to increase operating room efficiency.
GlobeNewswire 07.24.19
Large Joint | Trauma/Sports

Smith & Nephew Reveals Results of First-Ever Horizontal Cleavage Tears Study

Smith & Nephew meniscal knee repair technology delivers zero percent re-operation rate and 100 percent meniscal healing at six months, study shows.
PR Newswire 07.11.19
3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Software & Quality | Trauma/Sports

3D Printed Simulator Trains Surgeons to Place Bone Screws

Data captured by embedded sensors will be used to analyze and assess the student’s performance as they conduct the simulated surgery.
Texas A&M University 07.09.19
Imaging | Large Joint | Trauma/Sports

Mini 'Magic’ MRI Scanner Could More Accurately Diagnose Athletic Knee Injuries

Clinicians can combine images obtained at different magnet angles and not only increase the brightness, but also see how the collagen fibers are arranged.
Imperial College London 06.28.19
Biologics | Trauma/Sports

Ortho RTi Welcomes New CEO

Claude LeDuc has spent 22 years in the musculoskeletal market, having occupied senior positions with Genzyme, Biomatrix, Serono, and BioSyntech.
PR Newswire 06.17.19
Large Joint | Trauma/Sports

FREEHAB Project to Develop Soft, Wearable Rehab Tech for Elderly & Disabled

Together with integrated sensing technology, project will develop devices physiotherapists can use to accurately pinpoint limitations in patients' movements.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) 06.14.19
Trauma/Sports

Conventus Orthopaedics Announces New CEO

Rick Epstein was most recently the CEO of OMNI Life Sciences.
PR Newswire 06.05.19
MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports

FDA OKs First Soft Robotic System for Stroke Therapy

ReWalk's ReStore exo-suit is a versatile, affordable medical device for U.S. rehab clinics to treat millions with gait impairment.
PR Newswire 06.05.19
Extremities | Trauma/Sports

OSSIO Launches OSSIOfiber Bone Pin for Hammertoe Correction

New category offers surgeons strong, secure fixation and “biologically friendly” approach to restoring patient stability and mobility.
Business Wire 05.16.19
Trauma/Sports

FDA OKs AMDT Holdings' SixFix Hexapod Fixator Device

External fixator shortens surgical time, simplifies inventory, and enhances patient care.
PR Newswire 05.15.19
Trauma/Sports

Device Could Help Simplify Repair of Fractured Long Bones

Rice engineering students use magnets, tracking sensor to drill bone, insert screws in just the right spot.
Videos Rice University 04.22.19
Software & Quality | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports

Brainlab's Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation Software Recalled Over Misinterpretation Risk

Brainlab is recalling the Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation Software due to the potential for incorrect information to display during surgery.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration 04.16.19
Trauma/Sports

Off-the-Shelf Smart Fabric Helps Athletic Coaching & Physical Therapy

Merging low cost and high performance in body motion sensing.
Dartmouth College 04.10.19
Large Joint | Trauma/Sports

Pain Control Technology Embraces the Challenge to Reduce or Eliminate Opioids

Avanos Medical's John Tushar shares how his company and its technology is working to help curb or eliminate opioid use.
Online Exclusives Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.02.19
Extremities | MIS/Robotics | Trauma/Sports

VR Gaming with Robotic Gloves for Post-Stroke Hand Rehab

Gamified rehabilitation activities in virtual environments are based on motor learning principles that drive neuroplasticity.
University of Texas at Arlington 04.02.19
Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports

Pain Management Feature Trailer 2019

Government initiatives and novel technology-based alternative therapies are powerful tools to minimize opioid use for pain treatment.
Videos Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.29.19