Julie Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Medacta Expands NextAR Shoulder in the US

The company completed first U.S. cases addressing glenoid deformity and revision shoulder arthroplasty with the NextAR Shoulder AR application, supported by MyShoulder Planner for advanced preoperative 3D planning.

Apr 23, 2026

CARTIHEAL Study Demonstrates Superior Pain Relief

ORTHOFLASH Sports Medicine

Patients treated with Smith+Nephew's implant reported significantly better knee pain relief and quality of life improvements over a 5-year period, as well as superior functional gains.

Apr 22, 2026

Indiana University and Zimmer Biomet launch research, workforce partnership

Zimmer Biomet and Indiana University Enter Research Collaboration

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

The partnership is designed to accelerate new technologies and approaches that improve joint replacement, bone healing and mobility and advance musculoskeletal care.

Apr 21, 2026

Polymotion Hip Resurfacing IDE Study Hits Full Enrollment

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

JointMedica's system combines a Vitamin E-infused polyethylene cup with a titanium-coated shell and a metal femoral cap, avoiding metal-on-metal articulation.

Apr 21, 2026

Hyalex Orthopaedics Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of the HYALEX Slalom MTP Hemiarthroplasty System

Hyalex Orthopaedics Earns 510(k) for HYALEX Slalom MTP Hemiarthroplasty

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

The clearance represents the company's entry into the growing foot and ankle reconstruction market.

Apr 21, 2026

University Of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center CoAptix-S

FDA Clearance of Dynamic Compression Implant System

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

University of Utah's CoAptix S 7.5mm System is a dynamic compression, cannulated, headed and headless bone screw implant.

Apr 21, 2026

FDA Approves Expanded Clinical Applications for SINEFIX

ORTHOFLASH Sports Medicine

Designed to replace traditional suture anchors for soft tissue-to-bone fixation, Inovedis' SINEFIX can now be used across a wider range of procedures.

Apr 21, 2026