Herb Schwartz Talks the Long Road to U.S. Commercialization
It took focus and persistence to reach regulatory clearance in the U.S., but Dr. Schwartz knew he had a revolutionary product. Mar 18, 2021
Woven Orthopedics Enhances Screw-to-Bone Interface in Compromised Fixation Scenarios
The Ogmend Implant Enhancement System acts like a wall anchor for bone to help enhance fixation and achieve stability when screws have lost fixation. Nov 20, 2020
Kinos Medical Modernizes Ankle Replacement with New Technology
Historically, total ankle replacements have had low success rates compared to the more popular knee, hip and shoulder replacements. Sep 24, 2020
GreenBone Introduces Novel Wood-Based Bone Regeneration Solution
GreenBone Ortho uses technology that mimics nature to create a long-term solution using rattan, a type of wood, as the base material. Aug 20, 2020
StabilizOrtho Introduces Motion to Fracture Healing with Hybrid Metal/Polymer Screw System
StabilizOrtho has developed the first FDA-cleared plate and hybrid metallic/polymer screw system that adjusts with the body during fracture healing. Jul 22, 2020
Augmedics Introduces Augmented Reality for Surgical Guidance
X-ray vision is typically associated with B-level science fiction. But it’s also a fairly accurate description of what surgeons can experience while using Augmedic’s xvision spine system. Jun 19, 2020
New Journal Focuses on Orthopedic Experience and Innovation
Surgeon entrepreneurs launch the Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation that highlights clinical, economic and industry innovations. Jun 10, 2020
Indago Seeks to Reduce O.R. Inefficiencies with ArthroFree Arthroscopic Camera System
The company has developed a number of fundamental technologies to eliminate the cables that are currently endemic to endoscopic procedures. May 20, 2020
Mathys CEO Talks People, Technology in Joint Replacement
Benjamin Reinmann, M.D., says that the joint replacement market is moving away from the implant toward services driven by technology and keeping value-based patient care on the radar. Feb 18, 2020
Fusion Robotics Goes Small with 4-Pound Robot
Fusion Robotics seeks to introduce the world’s first portable spinal robotic navigation offering. It can easily fit within a suitcase for simple travel. The full system comprises five parts, including a laptop, USB localizing camera, O.R. table mounting arms, and a four-pound robot. Feb 18, 2020
