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Solenic Medical announced the appointment of Daniel Hawkins as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
Accomplished spine executive to advance ATEC’s InformatiX strategy.
The all-in-one system combines plates, cannulated screws and specialized instrumentation to streamline complex pelvic surgery.
ASC Adoption, Global Expansion and Surgeon Choice Drive Momentum
SIGNUS USA announced the successful completion of the first implantation in the United States of the COSY Cervicothoracic-Occipital Rod-Screw Spine Implant System.
Theragen today announced new data demonstrating how patients' demographics, health histories and surgical techniques may predict...
Smith+Nephew today announces it received 510(k) clearance from the FDA and has completed the first surgical case with LANDMARK Total Knee System
Kinomatic today announced the partnership with March 2 A Million to reduce opioid dependency in orthopedic surgery through education, surgeon enrollment, and advocacy.
THINK Surgical, Inc. announced that Rick McDowell has joined the company as Vice President, Sales.
New innovations across fracture fixation, connected care, AI-assisted surgery and procedural solutions reinforce the company's leadership in trauma care.
Company expands its support from the American Joint Replacement Registry to include the Shoulder & Elbow Registry.
Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta is pleased to welcome Vic Manocha, M.D., a board-certified, fellowship-trained Interventional Pain Specialist.
Arthrex announced a partnership with the ICRS, building on a long-standing collaboration and strengthening efforts to advance cartilage restoration and joint preservation.
Xenix Medical today announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its Riva Anchor Spinopelvic Fixation System.
OrthoPediatrics Corp. today announced the recent implantation of the 1,000th Tibia Nail using its latest Pediatric Nailing Platform (PNP).
Advita Ortho announces the launch of Axis, a clinical research initiative designed to connect shoulder surgeons with the future of shoulder arthroplasty.
The cleared system on display at the AOFAS Annual Meeting in Seattle; full commercial launch planned for early 2027 following completion of manufacturing.
Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta welcomes J. Hunter Matthews, M.D., a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and total joint replacement.
Medtronic announced the FDA has cleared the LigaSure™ RAS Maryland jaw device for use with the Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system.
Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta announces that Carson J. Smith, M.D. has joined the practice and is now seeing patients at its Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations.
Treace Medical announced it will highlight multiple new product innovations and present clinical data at the AOFAS Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington from September 16-19, 2026.
Pressio Spine announces the successful completion of its first clinical cases using the Continuum™ Compression Staple, a nitinol fixation system for single level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, or ACDF.
Medtronic announced the first clinical procedures using the Stealth AXiS™ surgical system across Europe, marking an important milestone as surgeons begin clinical use of the system across the region.
Second product introduction on new line of technologies for metal-sensitive patients.
Since its first US implantation in 2014, OsteoSync Ti has been adopted by 15 orthopedic OEM partners for use across a broad range of applications.
New patient engagement ecosystem connects patients to their personalized implant journey while supporting long-term collection of patient-reported outcomes.
OnPoint Surgical, Inc. announced the publication of accuracy data for its OnPoint AR system in the peer-reviewed Journal of Spine Surgery.
Zimmer Biomet announced leadership appointments designed to streamline its Americas and Global Business Group organizations for greater focus and agility.
Medacta Group SA reports above-market revenue growth of 9.7% in constant currency with a robust adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.8% in c.c. in H1 2026.
Addition of three sites strengthens expectation to complete enrollment by year-end 2026.
ArthroTAK, LLC has received FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded indications, extending the ArthroTAK® platform beyond its original shoulder applications into new areas of the body, including the knee, with additional anatomical applications in development.
Globus Medical announced that the Excelsius3D™ intelligent 3-in-1 imaging system is now CE marked for commercial sale in the EU and the UK.
Newly issued patent covers topical administration of 3D spheroid fibroblasts and fibroblast-derived materials to treat and accelerate the healing of wounds.
Medtronic announced that the CMS has granted a New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) for INFUSE™ Bone Graft for TLIF, effective October 1, 2026.
Kinomatic announced the launch of Kinect, a unified platform that connects surgical planning, case management, and surgeon collaboration for knee and hip joint replacement.
Nanochon announced the successful treatment of the first patient in its First-in-Human (FIH) clinical study of its Chondrograft cartilage implant.
CEO and President roles separated to support continued growth, strategic expansion and long-term value creation.
Globus Medical announced the acquisition of Higgs Boson Health, a digital healthcare experience company based in Durham, NC and incubated out of Duke University.
AlloPort today announced its planned public launch on September 1, 2026, followed by its industry debut at the AATB Annual Conference in San Francisco on October 4.
The board of directors of Medtronic plc approved the company’s cash dividend for the second quarter of fiscal year 2027 of $0.72 per ordinary share.
Aclarion, Inc., announced the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix as a new clinical site in its CLARITY (Chronic Low bAck pain Randomized Independent Trial studY) trial.
Nanochon Receives Regulatory Approval from Panamá's Ministry of Health to Initiate First-in-Human Clinical Study of Chondrograft™
Ruthless Spine technology will integrate with both NuEyes wearable platforms, bringing real-time intraoperative angular measurements...
Shoulder Innovations today announced the promotion of Jon Osborne to Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 6, 2026.
Maxx Orthopedics announces the commercial launch of PCK® Metaphyseal Cones – porous titanium tibial cones engineered for complex revision total knee arthroplasty.
Medacta Group SA reports continued above-market revenue growth of 9.7% in c.c.1 in H1 2026 - H1 2026 revenue climbed to Euro 368 million, up 9.7% in c.c.1 or 7.0% in Euro - Sustained above market revenue growth across all geographic markets and business lines - FY 2026 and mid-term outlook confirmed
A new sourcing portal connects clinics with compounding pharmacies across peptides, GLP-1s, and other compounded therapeutics.
MiMedx Group, Inc. and Sanara MedTech Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which MIMEDX will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Sanara.
Smith+Nephew announces it has been granted De Novo classification by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its TESSA Spatial Surgery System.
Aclarion, Inc., announced the publication of a Shareholder Letter from CEO Brent Ness providing an update on the company’s recent momentum and value creating priorities through the first half of 2026.
VB Spine LLC announced that the FDA granted two 510(k) clearances that expand the indications for its Vitoss® Bone Graft Substitute and interbody cage portfolio.
Spinal Elements® announced the first clinical cases using Luna Ti, the newest addition to its Luna family of TLIF interbodies.
Elevation Spine today announced that the (FDA has granted 510(k) Clearance for Saber-C® AVIA™.
SpineGuard and Omnia Medical today announced that their U.S. patent application has received notice of allowance from the USPTO for their innovative application of DSG technology to sacroiliac joint fusion.
Mainstay Medical today announced that Highmark Inc. has established favorable coverage for its ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation therapy.
- Collaboration with Defense Health Agency (DHA) enables Walter Reed 3D Medical Application Center (3D MAC) to achieve first FDA-cleared medical device - First-ever FDA clearance for an implant granted to a point-of-care institution - Reinforces 3D Systems’ leadership in guiding healthcare partners from concept to regulatory clearance and commercialization of 3D-printed, patient-specific devices
Survey findings highlight the prevalence of knee pain, reported impacts on work and quality of life, and strong interest in long-lasting, non-opioid treatment options.
Advita Ortho reaches another milestone with the first clinical use of Equinoxe® Reverse Shoulder System humeral liners featuring Activit-E® polyethylene.
SurGenTec® announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its ION-L™ navigation instruments for use with the ION-L™ Lumbar Facet Fixation System.
Curonix joins in supporting the AAOS Pain Management Resource Center.
CONMED Corporation announced that its AirSeal® Robotic Solution is now indicated for use with Intuitive’s 8 mm hex cannulas used as part of the Intuitive da Vinci 5 platform (“dV5”).
New molecular medical device joins Vivex's growing suite of allograft and advanced wound care technologies.
KARL STORZ technologies in the surgical environment and the Maestro® System from Moon Surgical. Together support KARL STORZ’s vision of a more connected and interoperable future of surgery
Medacta Group SA today announces the introduction of NextAR™ Hip, the most comprehensive AR navigation system for THA.
For most of the past two decades, the orthobiologics shelf has been defined by a familiar tradeoff.
A significant commercial milestone: product on the shelf, ready for partners to build with.
Twinsight today announced the completion of its seed fundraising round, raising a total of €1.6 million.
Transaction will bring expandable interbody cage solutions to DePuy Synthes' Spine portfolio to strengthen position across the lumbar fusion market
IMPLANET today announces the installation of 8i Robotics Inc.'s multi-arm surgical robot at Amiens-Picardie University Hospital, within the SimUSanté® Active Learning Simulation Center.
THINK Surgical, Inc. announced it has entered into a debt facility with Symbiotic Capital providing up to $65 million of growth capital.
Expanded collaboration builds on a longstanding relationship to advance access, coordinated care, education and innovation.
The RESTORE pilot will establish the foundation for a new model of connected, supported recovery in total joint replacement.
VB Spine’s newly operational European Distribution Center began shipping to hospitals and accounts this month.
Advita Ortho announced a series of new peer-reviewed research supporting the continued evolution of its Newton® knee balancing intelligence.
The company has entered a definitive agreement to acquire exclusive rights to Augmedics’ CT-to-fluoroscopy (CT-Fluoro) technology for Spine Applications.
Renowned Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics continues a decades-long legacy of advancing orthopaedic education and patient care worldwide.
As ligament injuries continue to rise among athletes and active populations, Movmedix brings more than three decades of French innovation to American surgeons.
One year after its July 1, 2025, effective date, Florida quietly became the largest state in the country to let licensed physicians administer stem cell therapies that the FDA has never approved.
Neo Medical SA today announced the U.S. commercial launch of the Neo Instant MIS Access™ platform for posterior thoracic, lumbar, and sacral minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures.
OrthAlign, Inc. announced the successful completion of the first clinical cases utilizing the Lantern® ASC system.
Alafair Biosciences today announced the launch of VersaCoat™ Flowable Hydrogel.
Knee technology combines advanced polyethylene, computer-assisted surgery and balancing intelligence within a unified workflow.
Today, Pixee Medical announced the appointment of American healthcare executive Kristoff Goson as new Chief Executive Officer.
Shoulder Innovations, Inc. today announced the closing of two new credit facilities for an aggregate amount of up to $50 million with Stifel Venture Banking.
Orthopedic industry veterans join the board as the company advances its lower-extremity trauma fixation platform
Elevation Spine announced today that its Saber-C Anterior Cervical Fusion System has surpassed 5,000 implantations of its proprietary integrated-fixation approach to ACDF.
BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. today announced the successful completion of manufacturing for its BRTX-100 Phase 2 clinical trial.
Life Spine, Inc. announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the VersaLift™ Expandable Interbody System for TLIF and PLIF procedures featuring a low 6mm starting height.
OrthoPediatrics Corp., a company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics, today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with OSSIO, Inc.
Advanced Rehabilitation, LLC today announced the expansion of its educational platform featuring the integrated Kinetic Neuro-Ortho Training (iKNOT) approach.
Solenic Medical today announced that the FDA has approved the its IDE application, authorizing the launch of a pivotal clinical trial for its SOLA-2™ Alternating Magnetic Field System in patients with PJI.
Creative Medical Technology Holdings today announced that the FDA has cleared an expansion of their FDA-cleared ADAPT clinical trial evaluating CELZ-201 (Olastrocel) for chronic lower back pain associated with DDD.
Amplio Spine announced the close of its asset acquisition of the KeyLift® Expandable Interlaminar Stabilization System from FloSpine, LLC, and the simultaneous launch of national commercialization.
Advita Ortho today announced the presentation of 9 scientific studies at the 26th Annual Meeting of the CAOS, highlighting new research on AI-generated shoulder digital twins, automated planning and surgical navigation across shoulder, knee and ankle procedures.
Amber Implants announced the advancement of its pivotal EXPAND clinical study evaluating the VCFix® Spinal System in defined patients with vertebral compression fractures.
Treace Medical Concept announced the successful completion of the first case utilizing its HyperPlate™ XM Dynamic Compression Locking Implant.
SDIP Innovations Pty Ltd, an Australian biomaterials company focused on regenerative technologies for musculoskeletal applications, announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the JAZBI™ Bone Void Filler.
Icarus Medical, a Charlottesville-based med-tech company focused on advancing orthopedic bracing technology, today announced the successful close of its Series A financing round.
Fast Company Magazine has named pioneering medical technology company Xenco Medical the Winner of the 2026 World Changing Ideas Award.
New carpal tunnel study from Sonex Health and The Institute of Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures of six-month data demonstrating the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release using UltraGuideCTR™.
SurGenTec® today announced FDA clearance of its ION-L™ Lumbar Facet Fixation System. ION-L™, indicated for the treatment of patients with (DDD) from L3 to S1 in skeletally mature patients who have failed conservative care.
Medtronic acquisition of Scientia Vascular delivers simplicity and access, supporting physicians across the full procedural workflow
SpinaFX Medical's prospective, randomized, multicenter trial will compare intradiscal ozone/oxygen injection plus nerve root block to nerve root block alone in 300 patients in up to 30 US sites.
Onkos Surgical announced it has received clearance from theFDA for the application of its NanoCept Antibacterial Technology on titanium implants within the ELEOS Limb Salvage System.
Use of VELYS™ Hip Navigation with AI Assistance demonstrated reproducible landmark identification and reduced workflow time by 57% compared to manual workflows (5.33 vs. 2.27 minutes)
All-Star Orthopaedics, AOA Orthopedic Specialists, North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center, Orthopedic Associates and OrthoTexas have announced plans to unite under a single shared identity and operate collectively as OrthoTexas beginning in November 2026.
Analysis of 1,804 Medicare beneficiaries per group demonstrates a meaningful shift in the continuum of care following intradiscal nucleus pulposus allograft procedure
Replacing nine legacy systems with a unified platform has already resulted in saving an estimated 30,000 staff hours and brought revenue collection to under 30 days.
Lenoss Medical--one of 65 startups chosen from over 1,800 global applicants to participate in the world’s leading MedTech accelerator.
SurGenTec, LLC today announced that the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for its ION-C™ navigation instruments for use with the ION-C™ posterior cervical facet fixation implant.
First and only FDA-cleared articulating rotary cutting instrument recognized at AANA Annual Meeting Innovation Battle.
Orthopedic Driven Imaging (ODI) announced that HipGuide™, its intraoperative surgical imaging software application, has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA.
Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. reported financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Aclarion, Inc., leveraging biomarkers and proprietary AI algorithms through its Nociscan® announced it has established a second commercial agreement with Weill Cornell Medicine.
Stuart Essig Appointed as Integra’s Next President and Chief Executive Officer Michael McBreen Appointed Chief Commercial Officer.
Xtant Medical Holdings announced the commercial launch of Trivium™ Shaped, an extension of its Trivium™ bone graft portfolio .
Implant Identifier is a free mobile app that uses AI to identify orthopedic and spine implants from X-ray images.
Time Magazine has named pioneering medical technology company Xenco Medical as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies in the World and the Winner of the 2026 TIME100 Impact Award in Health.
Bioretec is accelerating its U.S. commercialization efforts behind RemeOs, the first and only FDA-authorized absorbable metal implant commercially available in the United States. OTW recently spoke with Sarah Hubar-Fisher, who transitioned from a board member role to interim CEO before becoming permanent CEO, to get an update on where the company stands. RemeOs is a […]
Broader indications reinforce SINEFIX as a versatile alternative to traditional suture anchors for soft tissue-to-bone fixation.
University of Utah announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the CoAptix™ S 7.5mm System.
Intellijoint Surgical announced a strategic partnership focused on advancing a more efficient, practical, and cost-conscious approach to joint replacement surgery in the U.S.
Providence Medical Technology’s latest randomized controlled trial is designed to once again challenge the standard of care in spinal fusion surgery.
Clinical study demonstrates Oxiplex reduces leg pain and neurological symptoms following lumbar spine surgery.
OSSIO’s new approach to bunionectomy features beveled threaded trimmable fixation nails and streamlined instrument set to ensure perfect fit for each patient’s bio-integrative, metal-free repair.
Xtant received $10.7 million in satisfaction of unsecured promissory note issued to Xtant by Companion Spine plus related working capital adjustments.
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc. (TJO) today announced it has surpassed 50,000 total implants placed nationwide, including more than 38,000 Klassic® Knee implants.
FDA clearance for Stealth AXiS™, PMA approval for Infuse™ TLIF, and a strong Q3 earnings beat set the stage for what Medtronic’s cranial and spinal technologies chief calls a connected future for spine surgery.
Fziomed’s dual-polymer adhesion barrier technology platform is becoming a new standard of care as an adjunctive therapy.
Tired of the same old pain management conversations? The North American Neuromodulation Society’s 2026 Annual Meeting delivered exactly what the doctor ordered. Las Vegas, January 22-25. Neurosurgeons, pain specialists, orthopedic surgeons, engineers, and industry innovators gathered for a masterclass on where neuromodulation is headed. And trust us, it’s getting interesting. Over 60 sessions packed into […]
X-Bolt Orthopedics announced its “Pro-X1 Trochanteric Nail” has received an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient®.
Custom Medical Marketing introduced Practice-Market Fit, a strategic assessment tool designed to provide medical practices with market intelligence at an accessible price point.
Auxano® Medical today announced the launch of ARKEO™ for foot and ankle corrective procedures.
BlueOcean Global Corp. announced U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance of the Excelsior™ External Fixation System.
Cresco Spine announced that the U.S. FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the Spring Distraction System (SDSTM), for the treatment of early onset scoliosis.
Ortho Development Corporation (ODEV) announced the appointment of Brice Bedke as Vice President of Marketing.
Centinel Spine®,announced a significant coverage advancement for lumbar TDR in Arizona.
Each year, more than 250,000 cartilage repair procedures are performed in the United States.
MiRus is excited to announce that patients who benefit from health coverage through CMS have been the beneficiary recipients of the latest technology called EUROPA® PCF System.
The L. S. Peery, M.D. Orthopaedic Innovation Center at the Department of Orthopaedics, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, announced the successful completion of the first clinical cases using the Bone BoltÔ System at the University Orthopaedic Center, University of Utah.
The Musculoskeletal New Ventures Conference (MNVC), in Memphis, brought together the brightest minds in orthopedic innovation this week.
FRISCO, Texas, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 4WEB Medical, an orthopedic implant company focused on developing innovative implants that utilize its proprietary TRUSS Implant Technology™, announced the publication of a study conducted at the McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders at the University of Pennsylvania. The study: Therapeutic Implants: Mechanobiologic Enhancement of Osteogenic, Angiogenic, and Myogenic Responses […]
CoorsTek Bioceramics has again secured the rights to market and sell their pink ceramic hip components for orthopedic devices after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the January 2025 federal appeals court decision in the trademark case against CeramTec GmbH.
Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., the makers of the Barricaid® Annular Closure Device, announced that the AMA has published a new Category I CPT® code, 63032, for bone-anchored annular closure, effective January 1, 2026.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WRS Group, LLC (WRS), a privately held company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE: AVNS) to acquire substantially all assets and rights related to Avanos’ US Game Ready® orthopedic rental business. WRS Group, a national leader in orthopedic pain […]
Naitive® Technologies, today announced a new research collaboration with Heraeus Medical, and Sah Orthopaedic Associates.
ALLUMIN8™, announced the FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for the company’s A8 INTEGR8™ Porous Pedicle Screw System, offering the first 5.5mm diameter pedicle screw produced through additive manufacturing.
Onkos Surgical, a leading provider of innovative solutions for complex orthopaedic procedures, announced that it has recently received a FDA 510(k) clearance for its ELEOS Proximal Tibia with NanoCept Antibacterial Technology.
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nalu Medical, Inc., a privately held medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative and minimally invasive solutions for patients with chronic pain. Boston Scientific has been a strategic investor in Nalu Medical since […]
TAMPERE, Finland, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bioretec Ltd, a pioneer in absorbable orthopedic implants, announced today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted Transitional Pass-Through Payment (TPT) status for the company’s RemeOs™ Screw LAG Solid, effective October 1, 2025. “Building on the success of Breakthrough Device Designation and FDA De Novo grant, securing CMS TPT […]
OrthoWest has announced the expansion of Switchboard, MD’s physician-built AI platform across its orthopedic enterprise, bringing its advanced Contact Center solution to enable smarter call handling and multimodal communication to additional physicians. This decision follows a successful deployment at South County Orthopedic Specialists (SCOS), a division of OrthoWest, where average queue time dropped by 76% […]
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ruthless Spine today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the NavJam™ Jamshidi device, and as of today, U.S. Patent Office records indicate that the status of the NavJam™ Jamshidi patent application is allowed. The NavJam™ Jamshidi device is also covered by an issued Taiwan patent […]
Smith+Nephew, September 11, 2025 GlobeNewswire – (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces new evidence and market updates that highlight the clinical performance of its REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant and support its further adoption. Substantial investment into research to expand access and indications have led to these important results designed to help surgeons treat more […]
DRAPER, Utah, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nexus Spine is excited to share pilot study results of a comparative radiographic assessment of ACDF outcomes in a series of patients who were selected for common risk factors of subsidence, instability, and delayed bone growth. Specifically, the patients were over 66 years of age, had poor bone quality, and/or […]
BRADENTON, Fla. — Coastal Orthopedics, home to a team of musculoskeletal physicians specializing in joint replacement, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, sports medicine, spine care, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy, recently expanded its highly skilled staff of orthopedic specialists with the addition of Dr. Richard Puzzitiello. Dr. Puzzitiello specializes in surgical […]
CASTEL SAN PIETRO, September 11, 2025 – Medacta Group SA (“Medacta” SIX: MOVE) continues the rollout of its expanded Personalized Sports Medicine Portfolio at the 42nd AGA Congress (Gesellschaft für Arthroskopie und Gelenkchirurgie – Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery) in Hamburg, Germany, highlighting its commitment to advancing personalized repair and reconstruction solutions designed to […]
(London, UK) September 11, 2025. Naitive Technologies, a medical technology company developing AI-driven software to reimagine orthopedic care, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its flagship product, OsteoSight. OsteoSight enables opportunistic assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) using standard X-rays acquired to investigate other […]
Reading, PA – September 8, 2025 – Foundation Surgical today announced the successful completion of the first-ever surgical case using its newly FDA-cleared Interwedge® Standalone Lateral implant system. The procedure was performed by Dr. Edward DelSole at Reading Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania, part of the Tower Health healthcare system. The Interwedge® Standalone Lateral system is designed to provide surgeons with a versatile and […]
Salt Lake City, UT — September 8, 2025 — The L. S. Peery, M.D. Orthopaedic Innovation Center at the Department of Orthopaedics, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, today announced a major advancement in orthopedic surgical technology: a Dynamic Compression Implant System designed to transform fracture fixation, joint fusion, and osteotomy stabilization. The platform technology […]
Study aims to advance bone regeneration for dental reconstruction using Theradaptive’s targeted therapeutic platform
BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., a medical technology company committed to redefining the standard of care for lumbar discectomy patients with large annular defects by reducing reoperations for reherniations by 81%* with its Barricaid Annular Closure Device, announced today the appointment of industry veterans Mike Lytle and Dave Decker as Vice President of Sales, West and Vice […]
Gainesville, FL – 8/18/2025 – Orthopedic Driven Imaging (ODI), a medical technology company building the next generation of orthopedic imaging solutions, announced today a strategic investment from the Innovation Center at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. The investment supports ODI’s mission to simplify surgery and improve outcomes through a unique ecosystem of imaging hardware and […]
MILAN, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Demetra, an innovative and independent international medical company and leader in providing bone cements, spacers and biomaterials for orthopedic applications and PJI infection control, announces the full acquisition of OrthoFundamentals, LLC, a pioneering, US-based company with innovative implants and sterile-packed, single-use instrument kits for SI Joint Fusion. In conjunction with this acquisition, […]
MIAMI, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $70 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Highridge Medical (“Highridge”), has completed the sale of its EBI Bone Healing Division (“EBI”) to Avista Healthcare Partners. H.I.G. continues to own Highridge, a leader in the global spinal device market […]
ROSEMONT, Ill., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), the leading private nonprofit organization funding musculoskeletal (MSK) research across all orthopaedic sub-specialties, is pleased to announce that Ivan Tornos, Chairman, President and CEO of orthopaedic medical device company Zimmer Biomet has joined its Board of Trustees. Mr. Tornos joined Zimmer Biomet in […]
The Challenge The physician-industry consulting landscape has transformed from the “Wild West” of the 2000s—where surgeons could demand consulting agreements just for using products—to today’s highly regulated ecosystem where 95% of physicians pursuing KOL relationships are approaching it completely wrong. With increased compliance oversight and physician employment restrictions, the old playbook of “high volume = […]
The Challenge Independent distribution has evolved from simple “rep carries your product” relationships to sophisticated business partnerships requiring strategic alignment, yet most orthopedic companies are still recruiting and managing distributors like it’s 1995. With 69% of the global orthopedic market controlled by just 8 companies and virtually identical clinical outcomes, the old playbook of “find […]
The Challenge Physician investors can often lose money on medtech startups if they rely solely on personal relationships and limited deal flow instead of professional due diligence. With 30-60% of early-stage investments failing, most doctors are essentially gambling with their capital while missing the best opportunities that never reach traditional medical conferences or trade shows. […]
The Challenge Medical device approvals have transformed from a 2-week doctor-driven process to a complex 12-18 month gauntlet through sophisticated Value Analysis Committees (VACs). With healthcare consolidation creating massive health systems and 75% of physicians now employed rather than independent, the old playbook of “sell to the doctor and they will get it approved” no […]
Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, the Founder, President and CEO of SpineFrontier, Inc., pleaded guilty on May 15, 2025, to one count of false statements to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Open Payments Program. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani scheduled sentencing for Aug. 6, 2025.
SEATTLE, WA and MONTREAL, QC – May 20, 2025 — In a groundbreaking advancement for the orthopedic device industry, Sawbones and Numalogics, Inc. are proud to announce that their jointly developed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model for orthopedic screw pullout testing has received formal qualification from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through […]
Company Plans to Initiate Pivotal Study of Transformative Implant Technology Designed to Help Patients with Cartilage Damage and Early Osteoarthritis Regain an Active Lifestyle
