Orthopedic Design & Technology

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The @AAOS1 2026 AJRR Annual Report tracks 5.2 million hip and knee replacement procedures, revealing trends in outpatient care, implant selection, patient recovery, and more. See what the latest data says about the evolving joint replacement landscape: hubs.li/Q04DF27p0 #Orthopedics #JointReplacement #Medtech #AAOS

.@TreaceMedical has completed the first procedures with its Tailorplasty MIS system for tailor’s bunion correction. The instrument-guided approach uses an incision of less than 1 cm, with U.S. commercialization expected in Q1 2027: hubs.li/Q04DB79_0 #Orthopedics #FootAndAnkle #Medtech #MIS #Bunions

.@zimmerbiomet is outlining its vision for the next era of orthopedic surgery with Surgeon-Guided Autonomy, a framework connecting intelligent technology, robotics, and data across planning, surgical execution, and recovery—all while keeping surgeons in control: hubs.li/Q04DB7gy0 #Orthopedics #Medtech #Robotics #SurgicalInnovation

Curewell Capital is acquiring a majority stake in ECA Medical from LongueVue Capital. The investment will support ECA's plans to expand its product portfolio, manufacturing footprint, and capabilities as demand grows for its surgery-ready solutions and procedural kits: hubs.li/Q04DrDDc0 #Medtech #MedicalDevices #PrivateEquity #MedTechM&A

.@OrthAlign_Inc is bringing handheld surgical navigation to outpatient joint replacement with Lantern ASC. The platform provides real-time guidance for hip and knee procedures without requiring capital equipment: hubs.li/Q04DrF6F0 #Orthopedics #SurgicalNavigation #ASCs #Medtech

OSSTEC has raised $8 million to advance its ASCENT cementless partial knee replacement system toward first-in-human U.S. procedures planned for 2027. The funding will also support FDA clearance, surgeon training and development of its 3D-printed implant technology. Read more: hubs.li/Q04Dn1zX0 #Orthopedics #KneeReplacement #Medtech #MedicalDevices

.@AOFAS has a new president. Scott J. Ellis, M.D., takes the helm of the 2,600-member organization with a focus on global collaboration and growing the foot and ankle specialty: hubs.li/Q04DhMXx0 #Orthopedics #FootAndAnkle #Medtech #AOFAS

GMReis has secured FDA 510(k) clearance for its DuoCore intramedullary nails. The non-compressive implants are designed for fixation of phalangeal, metacarpal, and ulnar styloid fractures: hubs.li/Q04DhNrP0 #Orthopedics #Medtech #TraumaSurgery #MedicalDevices

.@tjoinc is expanding its knee revision portfolio with KISS, a new system designed for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) procedures. The system adds modular fixation options and streamlined instrumentation: hubs.li/Q04DhM-j0 #Orthopedics #Medtech #KneeReplacement #MedicalDevices

.@GlobusMedical is looking beyond the spine. The company has acquired @SynaptiveMed, adding surgical visualization, navigation, planning, and MRI technologies to its cranial neurosurgery portfolio: hubs.li/Q04DhMXy0 #Medtech #Neurosurgery #MedicalDevices #MergersAndAcquisitions

The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) is now accepting patient data through @HeyEpic’s cloud-based Community Registries, making it the first registry to use the framework: hubs.li/Q04D0b6n0 #AJRR #JointReplacement #Orthopedics #ElectronicHealthRecords #EHR

.@ProvidenceMT's 3D-printed CORUS posterior cervical stabilization system has made its clinical debut, with first commercial procedures completed in California and Virginia. Read more: hubs.li/Q04D0b6p0 #SpineSurgery #SpinalImplants #3DPrinting #Orthopedics #MedTech

.@medacta has expanded its U.S. hip replacement portfolio with the launch of its Mfinity femoral system. The system offers multiple stem configurations and streamlined instrumentation, including a single-tray setup for cementless and cemented options: hubs.li/Q04D0b930 #Medacta #Mfinity #Orthopedics #HipReplacement

Stryker's third-quarter sales climbed 7.7% to $6.5 billion, but reported net earnings fell 12.3%. Adjusted earnings told a different story, rising 10.1%. Get the details on the company's latest results and updated 2026 outlook: hubs.li/Q04D0b6m0 #Stryker #Medtech #MedicalDevices #Orthopedics #Q3Earnings

Regentis Biomaterials has secured a Japanese patent allowance for its solvent-free manufacturing technology used in GelrinC, its hydrogel treatment for knee cartilage injuries: hubs.li/Q04CMCr_0 #Orthopedics #Biomaterials #Medtech #MedicalDevices

ICYMI: Why does orthopedic automation fall short of expectations? Robyn Belton of MileZero explores the role trust plays in automation adoption—and how manufacturers can address the gaps to get better results. Read more: hubs.li/Q04CMCs00 #Orthopedics #Medtech #Automation

Companion Spine has completed its integration of Paradigm Spine, uniting portfolios focused on posterior dynamic stabilization and motion preservation: hubs.li/Q04CHnFv0 #Orthopedics #SpineSurgery #Medtech

OrthoPediatrics has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its PNP Femur retrograde nail system and completed the first procedures using the device. Designed for pediatric anatomy, the system supports femoral trauma treatment and deformity correction: hubs.li/Q04CCH_S0 #Orthopedics #Medtech #MedicalDevices

Blue Arbor Technologies has raised $10.5M in Series A funding led by Ottobock to advance its RESTORE neuromuscular interface system. The technology aims to give people with limb loss more natural, precise control over prosthetic limbs: hubs.li/Q04CCJ4S0 #Medtech #Orthopedics #Prosthetics

Orthopedic implants don’t all have the same surface requirements. In this article, Alan Kraft of @Nanovis explores how surface technology can be tailored to specific orthopedic applications—and why application-driven design matters. Read more: hubs.li/Q04CCH_R0 #Orthopedics #Medtech #SurfaceTechnology