Orthopedic

Precision OS Makes 'Breakthrough' in Arthroscopy Education

Aug 27, 2020

Precision OS Technology released details of what the company says is a "major breakthrough" in portable arthroscopy training.

Does VR Training Really Improve Surgical Proficiency?

Aug 10, 2020

A newly published study examines surgical proficiency in orthopedic procedures with and without VR training. The results may surprise you.

Conformis' Surprising Strategic Shift to Standard Knee Implants

Aug 06, 2020

Will Conformis inadvertently diminish the value of its customized knee implants it's known for by adding a "standard" knee to its portfolio?

Zimmer Biomet Proves 'More Resilient Than Previously Surmised'

Aug 05, 2020

Zimmer Biomet revenue across all categories exceeded analyst expectations in the second quarter, despite COVID-19 disruptions, and Rosa placements were also surprisingly strong.

Stryker Beats Consensus but Still Feels COVID-19 Sting

Jul 31, 2020

The Kalamazoo, MI-based company said net sales of $2.8 billion decreased 24.3% in the quarter.

10 Medtech Brands Dubbed Most Valuable in 2020

Jul 17, 2020

These medtech companies were named most valuable in 2020, according to a new analysis by Brand Finance that assess the impact of COVID-19 on each brand. Did your company make the list?

Medtronic Set to Boost Spine Offerings with Acquisition of Medicrea

Jul 15, 2020

Mike Matson, an analyst with Needham & Company, said the deal was highly favorable. Medtronic is set to acquire Medicrea for about €7.00 per share, a premium of 22% over the closing price of shares on July 14.

Is the Bounce-Back in Orthopedic Surgery Volumes Sustainable as COVID-19 Cases Surge?

Jul 13, 2020

Canaccord Genuity's latest survey of orthopedic surgeons shows a "sharp bounce-back" in orthopedic surgery volumes, but the survey also raises concerns about sustainability, as COVID-19 rages on.

Returning to the OR: New Challenges in Elective Surgery During COVID-19

Jul 10, 2020

An orthopedic surgeon and an industry executive talk about the "new normal" in elective surgery, even as COVID-19 cases surge in various parts of the country.

FDA Clears Spinal Elements’s Anterior Cervical Fixation System

Jul 02, 2020

The device is part of the Carlsbad, CA-based company’s MIS Ultra Suite of products.

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