NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Small Bone Innovations, Inc. (SBi), a leading, privately held orthopedics company focused primarily on arthroplasty and trauma reconstruction technology and treatments for the small bones &… Continue reading »
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ — SI-BONE, Inc. (San Jose, California), a medical device company that is pioneering the use of a minimally invasive surgical (MIS) device to treat the sacroiliac (SI) joint, today announced that it has closed $11.0 million in financing for expansion of clinical and commercial operations. The financing round was led by new investor… Continue reading »
FORT WAYNE – Biomet Inc. plans to invest $26 million in an expansion that will create about 280 new jobs, Kosciusko County officials said Friday.
An attorney for the Warsaw orthopedic device manufacturer attended the Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday evening to request economic development area status for the affected part of the Biomet… Continue reading »
A potential diagnostic test that could help surgeons confirm or rule out the presence of infection-causing bacteria in prosthetic joints that require surgical revision has been developed by researchers at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Such a test could spare… Continue reading »
Law360, New York (June 10, 2010) — A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court’s ruling that TriMed Inc.’s implantable wrist-fracture fixation device patent is invalid, and ordered that the infringement suit against Stryker Corp. be assigned to a new district judge.
Wednesday’s decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal… Continue reading »
ARLINGTON, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMGI), a global orthopaedic medical device company, announced today that results of a prospective, randomized controlled clinical study evaluating biologic augmentation of challenging arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs with GRAFTJACKET® Matrix were presented by F. Alan Barber, MD at the recent Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) annual… Continue reading »
All of reasonably well-informed Americans are quite aware of the fact that old people, and especially old ladies are quite prone to broken wrists, hips and spine. The fear of suffering one of these fractures results in most elderly ladies not getting enough exercise to maintain good health.
Recent studies have shown that 55%… Continue reading »
By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds no association between the use of a popular class of osteoporosis medications known as bisphosphonates and an unusual type of thigh bone fracture.
Bisphosphonates include blockbuster drugs such as alendronate (Fosamax)… Continue reading »
MINNETONKA, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– DGIMED ORTHO, Inc. announced today that the company has received notification of clearance of its 510(k) submission for the DISTALOCKTM Titanium Femoral Intramedullary Nail system. In November 2009, the Company also received its initial clearance on the DISTALOCKTM Drill system with a stainless steel femoral IM nail.
The system includes the… Continue reading »
AUSTIN, Texas, May 3 /PRNewswire/ — Ascension Orthopedics, Inc., a leader in orthopedic extremity implants, announces the launch of the Ascension® NuGrip™ CMC Implant on May 3, 2010. The NuGrip is designed to relieve pain and restore range of motion in the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint.
The Ascension NuGrip is a joint replacement for the base of… Continue reading »
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Division announced in a press release the global launch of its VLP FOOT Variable-angle Locked Plating system. The portfolio of innovative screws and low-profile plates expands for Smith & Nephew surgeon customers the variety of patients who can return to an active lifestyle after orthopedic foot surgery.
The broad range… Continue reading »
NEW ORLEANS — Although total ankle replacement survivorship rates are considerably lower compared to those of hip and knee replacements, a leading foot and ankle surgeon said that the success rates for total ankles will improve.
Based on a literature review, Charles L. Saltzman, MD, president of the American Orthopeaedic Foot and Ankle Society… Continue reading »
ATLANTA- (March 5, 2010) MedShape Solutions announced today that it is pursuing Phase III SBIR awards and has received preferred vendor status at Veterans Health Administration Hospitals and other Federally funded hospitals for its MORPHIX ™ Shape Memory Suture Anchor. The MORPHIX device was developed with financial assistance through NIH/NIAMS Grants # 1R43AR056154-01, 2R44AR056154-02, 5R44AR056154-03. … Continue reading »
WARSAW, Ind. – (Business Wire) Biomet Orthopedics proudly announces its national sponsorship of the Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Walk. The Arthritis Walk is the Foundation’s signature event and community rallying point for its Let’s Move Together campaign. Let’s Move Together is a nationwide initiative led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat… Continue reading »
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DJO Incorporated, a global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced that its Bracing and Supports group manufactured their milestone one millionth DonJoy® Defiance® knee brace. The celebration of this significant milestone is scheduled for Friday February 26 at the Company’s World Headquarters in… Continue reading »