Episurf Granted U.S. Patent
Episurf Medical was granted a U.S. patent covering a method to manufacture patient-specific joint implants and associated surgical tools. Feb 25, 2016
Study of PEMF in Disc Degeneration
Study results suggest that use of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, such as Orthofix’s Physio-Stim®, may reduce cellular inflammation and degredation in intervertebral disc cells. Feb 25, 2016
Fidia to Introduce Hymovis, Next-Generation Hyaluronan
Fidia will commence U.S. launch of Hymovis® 2-injection highly viscoelastic hyaluronan, indicated to treat knee OA pain. Feb 25, 2016
Study Results: ReLeaf Catheter Supports Cost-effective Post-op Pain Management
Preliminary study results indicate that the Vital 5 ReLeaf Catheter improved pain scores and reduced post-op narcotic use following orthopaedic and spinal surgeries, and may support a transition to outpatient procedures. Feb 24, 2016
Study Results Demonstrate Statistically Significant Reduction of Bacteria With BioTy
Study findings demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in bacteria on implant surfaces processed with Tyber Medical’s BioTy™ Modified Surface Treatment. Feb 24, 2016
Invibio and Maxx Orthopedics to Co-develop PEEK-based Knee
Invibio Knee partnered with Maxx Orthopedics to develop a PEEK-OPTIMA®-based femoral knee replacement. Feb 24, 2016
Materialise to Launch 3D Printing Systems for Hospitals
Materialise is introducing a platform to support hospital-based 3D printing of surgical planning tools, such as medical models. Feb 24, 2016
OrthoGrid to Introduce New HipGrid Drone Accessories
At AAOS 2016, OrthoGrid will introduce new HipGrid® Drone™ accessories to address C-arm distortion and magnification issues during surgical planning for total hip arthroplasty. Feb 23, 2016
RTI Surgical Announces Limited Launch of Unison-C Anterior Cervical Fixation System
RTI Surgical commenced limited launch of the Unisonâ„¢-C anterior cervical fixation system. Feb 23, 2016
United Orthopedic Corporation Enrolls 1st U.S. Patient in Hip Replacement System Follow-Up Study
United Orthopedic Corporation commenced patient enrollment in a U.S. follow-up study of the U-Motion II+ Acetabular System and UTF Reduced Stem in primary total hip arthroplasty. Feb 23, 2016
