DePuy’s new KICK system significantly slashes the risk of OR radiation by using 2D fluoro as part of an innovative surgical navigation system. The system comes from the partnership between DePuy Synthes and BrainLAB. Notably, it is priced for even the smaller clinics or hospitals. This was one of the more interesting products we spotted at NASS.
DePuy Synthes’ new Zero-P Natural (short for Zero Profile) integrates metal with bone allograft (created and supplied by MTF) and helps to streamline the surgery while also minimizing risk of irritation to soft tissue. Smart new product on several levels.
A new, data driven tool which cuts patient assessment time from weeks to, literally, 30 seconds is the hot new technology for professional athletes. Eventually, maybe sooner, it will be coming to a large joint clinic near you. Maybe your clinic. This innovation feels like a game changer. It measures muscle health and therefore rehab milestones and progress.
All across the U.S. thoughtful and entrepreneurial orthopedists are taking the initiative to find a better business model for delivering care. The latest is EmergeOrtho — 126 North Carolina doctors are banding together to improve orthopedics. Here is that inspiring story.
PUR Biologics and University of Wisconsin Researcher Dr. Wan-Ju Li have demonstrated that human extracellular matrix can form healthy cartilage. The company has introduced PURmatrX to culture stem cells for treatment of orthopedic diseases, marking a breakthrough in stem cell research and its application.
The 2016 Scoliosis Research Society Thomas E. Whitecloud Awards went to researchers whose findings could significantly impact surgical practices and patient outcomes.
Want that hip in jungle green or sapphire blue? Foster Corporation announces new line of color concentrates which may change the way companies, physicians and even consumers think about their orthopedic devices.
What sets seven athletic trainers apart from nearly 43, 000 peers this year? The National Athletic Trainers’ Association reveals the accomplishments of deserving Hall of Fame honorees.
Top LA surgeons have created a novel business model to provide on-demand access and fair and transparent pricing. The innovative business model, say the founders, will reduce red tape for surgeons and allow them to coordinate the surgical system of care more expediently and with better results.
The 2016 Harry Galanty Young Investigator Award went to University of Missouri-Kansas City researchers who tackled the subject of alcohol consumption and college athletics. What they learned surprised both attendees at this year’s Annual Meeting of American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the researchers themselves. Here are the surprising and award winning details.
The 2016 NCAA award winning paper recipient is Dr. Erin Hammer of the University of Wisconsin. She won for her study of the Female Athlete Triad Cumulative Risk Assessment test and its ability (which is not very good) to determine future stress fracture risks. Here are the details.
A landmark study out of Michigan tracked the effects of health plan prior authorizations on low-back pain patient care. Do such requirements reduce spine surgeries or lower costs? The data clearly shows they do not. It also explains why. Every health plan, hospital and spine surgeon should read this study.
