Medacta CEO Confident in Orthopedics’ Fundamentals
Mr. Francesco Siccardi opens up about market opportunities, headwinds and strategies for Medacta while dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. May 20, 2020
COVID-19 Amplifies Focus on the Cost of Care
In this video, trauma surgeon Peter Althausen, M.D., says COVID-19 will shift procedures to outpatient settings and place scrutiny on implant utilization. Apr 27, 2020
COVID-19 is a Disruption Accelerator. Are You Prepared?
Tiger Buford talks about changes to technology and the roles of product development and sales and marketing post-COVID-19. Apr 23, 2020
Retiring Bioventus CEO Shares Thoughts on Orthobiologics Market
Mr. Bihl feels that orthobiologics are in a unique position to address unmet needs that remain prevalent despite advancements in traditional orthopedic products. Apr 22, 2020
What Will 1Q20 Earnings Tell Us about a COVID-19 Recovery?
First-quarter earnings announcements start in earnest today. We think a clearer picture of the entire orthopedic market could develop in the next month. Apr 14, 2020
How To Build A More Resilient Supply Chain Post COVID-19
Joint replacement surgeon Vinod Dasa, M.D., says there will be a heightened focus on eliminating waste and redundancies, especially in the “last mile” of the supply chain. Apr 09, 2020
Studies Shed Light on Late-Onset Infection
While the spine industry has focused on 3D printed cages, enabling technology and minimally invasive surgery, it has forgotten a critical priority: infection prevention, says Aakash Agarwal, Ph.D., Director of Research at Spinal Balance. Mar 18, 2020
7 Digital Tools We Wanted to See at AAOS
Robotic systems would have undoubtedly received major play at the Annual Meeting. We pulled together recent strategic activity to provide greater insight. Mar 18, 2020
What is the Future of Orthopedic Innovation? Lessons from HSS
In moving to the provider side of orthopedics after spending decades in industry, Doug Leach has learned a valuable lesson: Partner with providers. Not just the surgeon. Feb 18, 2020
Spinal Kinetics Founder Shares Keys to Startup Success
Many of the lessons that Tom Afzal has applied throughout his career he learned while working at American Hospital Supply Corporation—one of the largest medical device companies in the ‘70s-‘80s—his first professional position after college. As part of a management path program, Mr. Afzal was required to work in many functional areas of the company—sales, marketing, finance, production, R&D, quality, etc. Jan 21, 2020
