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FDA Clears joimax Intracs em Electromagnetic Navigation System for Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

The Intracs em Navigation System allows for spinal procedures to be carried out with minimal X-ray control, reducing radiation exposure and access time.

The company's international viscosupplement sales declined by nearly -40% in 2Q20 as COVID continues to spread in Seikagaku's key U.S. market.

These entities may have received funding, a first FDA 510(k) clearance, made acquisitions or entered into partnerships.

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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.

A People-First Philosophy Led Jeffrey Johnson to Success in Spine

Mr. Johnson founded Zavation, a spine company, and Superior Polymers, a PEEK manufacturer. He credits the foundational business principle to his success in orthopedics.

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U.S. Hospitals Balance COVID Response with Long-Term Outlook

As the U.S. contends with the continued spread of COVID-19, hospitals maintain a grim outlook for 2020 and into 2021.

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Exactech Transitions Equinoxe Stemless Shoulder to 3D Laser Printing Process

The bone-conserving anatomic total shoulder is now being manufactured using direct metal printing with high precision lasers to create its porous bone cage.

Paragon 28 Gains FDA Clearance for APEX 3D Total Ankle

APEX 3D features porous 3D-printed implants and Vitamin E infused highly cross-linked polyethylene.

Engage Surgical Gains FDA Clearance for Cementless Partial Knee

This is reported to be the only cementless partial knee system available in the U.S. It is cleared for both cementless or cemented fixation.

CoreLink Gains FDA Clearance of Stand-Alone Cervical System

F3D-C2 features the only 3D-printed technology with both a trabecular structure and directional support lattices.

Exactech Transitions Equinoxe Stemless Shoulder to 3D Laser Printing Process

The bone-conserving anatomic total shoulder is now being manufactured using direct metal printing with high precision lasers to create its porous bone cage.

APEX 3D features porous 3D-printed implants and Vitamin E infused highly cross-linked polyethylene.

This is reported to be the only cementless partial knee system available in the U.S. It is cleared for both cementless or cemented fixation.

Your Orthopedic Surgeons Face a Host of New Obstacles

Device companies need to understand that the surgeons they serve are on the cusp of significant change.

Orthopedic Pioneer Lends Perspective on Industry Opportunities

Marshall Steele, M.D. shares insights on orthopedics and on how the COVID pandemic may change relationships and contracting strategies.

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M&A Status: Stryker and Wright Medical, RTI Surgical, ATEC

Orthopedic M&A activity is challenged by the COVID-19 environment. We review earlier announced acquisitions and provide thoughts on future activity.

A People-First Philosophy Led Jeffrey Johnson to Success in Spine

Mr. Johnson founded Zavation, a spine company, and Superior Polymers, a PEEK manufacturer. He credits the foundational business principle to his success in orthopedics.

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.

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.

New Journal Focuses on Orthopedic Experience and Innovation

Surgeon entrepreneurs launch the Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation that highlights clinical, economic and industry innovations.

Marshall Steele, M.D. shares insights on orthopedics and on how the COVID pandemic may change relationships and contracting strategies.

What Does the Next Generation of Total Ankles Need?

Preoperative planning, surgical instrumentation and bony ingrowth are advancements that surgeon Alan Davis, M.D., says are a must for future total ankles.

FDA Clears joimax Intracs em Electromagnetic Navigation System for Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Seikagaku International Sales Tumble Amid COVID Surge

5 Orthopedic Companies New on Our Radar

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StabilizOrtho Introduces Motion to Fracture Healing with Hybrid Metal/Polymer Screw System

A People-First Philosophy Led Jeffrey Johnson to Success in Spine

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U.S. Hospitals Balance COVID Response with Long-Term Outlook

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Exactech Transitions Equinoxe Stemless Shoulder to 3D Laser Printing Process

Paragon 28 Gains FDA Clearance for APEX 3D Total Ankle

Engage Surgical Gains FDA Clearance for Cementless Partial Knee

CoreLink Gains FDA Clearance of Stand-Alone Cervical System

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Exactech Transitions Equinoxe Stemless Shoulder to 3D Laser Printing Process

Paragon 28 Gains FDA Clearance for APEX 3D Total Ankle

Engage Surgical Gains FDA Clearance for Cementless Partial Knee

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Your Orthopedic Surgeons Face a Host of New Obstacles

Orthopedic Pioneer Lends Perspective on Industry Opportunities

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M&A Status: Stryker and Wright Medical, RTI Surgical, ATEC

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A People-First Philosophy Led Jeffrey Johnson to Success in Spine

Augmedics Introduces Augmented Reality for Surgical Guidance

Indago Seeks to Reduce O.R. Inefficiencies with ArthroFree Arthroscopic Camera System

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New Journal Focuses on Orthopedic Experience and Innovation

Orthopedic Pioneer Lends Perspective on Industry Opportunities

What Does the Next Generation of Total Ankles Need?