Orthopedic Implants Are Changing, But So Is Everything Around Them

OEM News

Globus Prevails in Life Spine Expandable Fusion Patent Suit

The jury found that Life Spine’s ProLift family of implants infringed several claims of a valid Globus patent.

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Highridge Medical Acquires Expandable Cage, Implant Tech from Accelus

The company bought the FlareHawk and Toro expandable interbody fusion systems, as well as the LineSider pedicle screw system.

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CurvaFix Wins FDA Nod for Low-Profile Pelvic Fracture System

CurvaFix Low Profile features a 65% smaller head geometry for a low profile construct and implants with increased compression capability.

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Driving Force Acquires Wenzel Spine’s Vertebral Motion Analysis Tech

The system uses dynamic fluoroscopy and proprietary software to generate evidence of spinal instability injuries often missed by MRI and X-ray.

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Zimmer Biomet Hires 2 New Chief Medical Advisors

Both of the new Chief Medical Advisors aim to help the company improve the standard of musculoskeletal care.

Regulatory

First Miniature Spinal Surgical Robot Approved in China

The device has a palm-sized robotic arm, and its setup takes less than 10 minutes.

Technology Spotlight

How Augmented Reality Is Powering the Next Chapter of Orthopedic Surgery in ASCs

As ASCs evolve, the technologies supporting these centers must match the pace.

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‘Just-in-Time’ 3D Printed Implants Set to Transform Bone Cancer Surgery

Custom parts to be printed in real time.

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‘Luke Skywalker’ Prosthesis Controls Fingers and Plays Piano

Jason Barnes, the first amputee to use it, is now able to play the piano for the first time since his 2012 accident.

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24/7 Coaching and Monitoring of TKR Patients at Home

Claris Reflex device saves providers both time and money by improving patient compliance.

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