Orthopaedics

Busy busy busy. Isn’t it amazing just how dynamic the world of medical devices can be?

MacMillan leaves Stryker with immediate effect for personal reasons.

DePuy Orthopaedics unveils advancements in orthopaedic treatment at AAOS. Focus is on Clinical and Economic Value, Procedural Efficiency, Personalization.

Not to be outdone at AAOS, Orthofix announces new foot and ankle systems for US and external fixation system for international.

Update from TeDan surgical on CE status of its new MIS Hip Retractor.

Integra limits uncertainty by certainly launching its Allograft Wedge System at AAOS.

Signature™ Personalized Patient Care* System with the Oxford® Partial Knee Provides Enhanced Surgery Planning and Procedure Performance

DVT and flying are becoming bedfellows. This work by the American College of Chest Physicians dispels a few myths.

They’re all at it! Tornier now tells us what it’s up to at AAOS.

Arthrex relies on surgeon training in “wet labs” as a major tool in its marketing mix. Now the company has overcome objection from locals in Vail and gained permission to finish building such a facility.

Wright’s Prophecy® Inbone® Pre-op navigation alignment guide for ankle replacement surgery has gained 510(k) approval and is being launched on a limited basis in USA.

A new retractor makes MIS anterior hip procedures easier.

AAOS is on right now in San Francisco. Here are Stryker’s “showcased” offerings from the event.

Zimmer Nexgen Knee Tibial component under the spotlight as Mayo clinic divulges high rate of loosening.

A remarkable new manufacturing technology opens up a world of bespoke implant design.

Smith & Nephew’s 2011 was pretty good according to its financials and the company is getting a handle on its costs, suggesting a strong 2012, albeit at the expense of further job losses.