Orthopedics
Homegrown Orthopedic Joint Makers Gain Marketshare in Asia
Mar 27, 2013
The large and small joint reconstruction device markets in Japan, India, and China are together worth billions of dollars—and they continue to grow....
Analyst: Zimmer's newly launched Persona knee is more evolutionary than revolutionary
Mar 25, 2013
Last week Zimmer launched a new medical device at the annual conference of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons with this bold declaration: Zimmer...
An Orthopedic Device View from the Sports Desk
Mar 15, 2013
Dr. Michael Kaplan Whether it’s Peyton Manning or partial knee replacements, Dr. Michael Kaplan never seems to be short of an opinion. As chief...
New Uses for PEEK
Sep 18, 2012
The recent introduction of motion-preserving technologies such as artificial disc replacement, interspinous spacers, and dynamic stabilization technologies has...
Market Drivers: U.S. Orthopaedic Bone Graft Substitute Market
Jun 19, 2012
Revenue growth in the bone graft substitutes market has continued, despite the global economic downturn and a cooling of the spinal fusion market, which is one...
Using FEA Analysis and Fatigue Testing to Optimize Patient-Specific Total Knee Systems
May 21, 2012
Through the years, tremendous demands are placed on our knees. In some people, the cartilage can begin to fracture or wear away. If the wear becomes...
The Next Big Thing: Opportunities and Innovations in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Jan 01, 2011
The goal in total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), consistent with other joint prostheses procedures, is to reduce pain while preserving a natural range of motion....
The Case for the Use of Polycarbonate-Urethane in Orthopaedic Implants
Apr 01, 2008
The use of polyurethane in medical applications has been well-documented.1 But there is one member of the polyurethane family — the...