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News
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Extremities
Arthrex Launches Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy System
Offers patients an alternative solution to traditional bunion surgery.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 12.07.22
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THINK Surgical Partnering With Definition Health
Collaboration will enhance procedural planning for THINK Surgical's robotics capabilities.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.07.22
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ARCH Medical Solutions Acquires Nicholas Precision Works
NPW and the existing ARCH precision grinding capabilities in Fort Wayne, Indiana, will form the new ARCH Medical Grinding business unit.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 12.07.22
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Study Shows Vibration Belt Can Boost Vertebral Bone Strength
Bone Health Technology’s belt is based on NASA research, which has proven that mechanical stimulation of bones through vibration can improve bone density.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.06.22
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Instruments, Cases & Trays
Lazurite & Hospital for Special Surgery Enter Collaboration Based on ArthroFree System
Will work together to advance surgical technology and techniques.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 12.05.22
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Ekso Bionics Acquires Human Motion & Control Business from Parker Hannifin Corp.
Deal includes the Indego lower limb exoskeleton line of products as well as the planned development of robotic-assisted orthotic and prosthetic devices.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 12.05.22
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Solid Growth Forecast for Orthopedic Prosthetic Devices Market
Expansion to be driven by the rising number of accidental injuries and trauma cases this decade.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.05.22
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Large Joint | MIS/Robotics
MicroPort Navibot Completes First U.S. Total Knee Surgery Using SkyWalker Surgical Robot
SkyWalker gives the surgeon information that helps achieve desired joint line reconstruction.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.02.22
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Extremities | Instruments
FDA OKs Enovis' Patient-Specific Instrumentation for STAR Ankle
The STAR PSI system offers a personalized pre-operative plan.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 12.02.22
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Instruments
Reflections on 2022 and What’s Ahead for Orthopedic Technology: ODT Sounding Board
Several members of the ODT editorial advisory board share their thoughts on the headlines of 2022 and what’s coming in 2023.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 12.01.22
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Mark Figgie Named Interim CEO at WishBone Medical
Temporary chief executive is one of the leading experts in joint replacement for inflammatory arthritis.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.01.22
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Biologics
Biogennix Marks Milestone With its DirectCell Advanced Bone Grafting System
The DirectCell System provides surgeons two methods of collecting bone marrow derived stem cells.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.30.22
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Sateco Provides Silicone Force Sensor for Kurage’s Neuroprosthesis
The sensor is integrated into the sole of a shoe and provides data on walking behavior.Charlie Sternberg, Assistant Editor 11.29.22
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Extremities
Treace Medical's SpeedPlate Rapid Compression Implant Gains FDA Nod
Rapid compression implant system for fracture fixation, osteotomy fixation, and joint arthrodesis of the foot and ankle.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.29.22
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FDA OKs NanoVibronix's PainShield Plus
PainShield Plus uses ultrasound therapy to treat pain and various soft tissue injuries.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.29.22
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Large Joint
First Procedure Performed Using Conformis' Actera Hip System
Product uses a cutting-edge tri-taper stem design, which features a range of sizes and angles.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.29.22
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Globus Medical Partners With U.K.’s National Health Service
Collaboration will provide U.K. hospitals with surgical robotic navigation technology.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.28.22
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Materials
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Large Joint
100 Hip Replacements Performed with Total Joint Orthopedics’ Platform Acetabular System
The Platform Acetabular System received 510(k) market clearance from the FDA on September 23, 2022.Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor 11.22.22
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Spine/Neurology
ChoiceSpine Extends Harrier Standalone ALIF Line
Adds a new 20° lordotic option to the 3D-printed ALIF system line.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.22.22
