Smith+Nephew has formed a partnership with medical device company Karl Storz to deliver integrated surgical and visualization solutions for orthopedic procedures, including sports medicine. The collaboration combines Smith+Nephew’s joint repair, biologics and resection technologies with Karl Storz’s imaging, 3D visualization…
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This April will mark a decade since CMS launched the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model, the federal government’s first mandatory, episode-based payment program applied broadly to hospitals. CJR required hospitals in 67 randomly selected metro areas to take financial…
Every orthopedic group is feeling it now: the quiet squeeze between rising demand and a shrinking willingness to work the way the last generation did. Patients are living longer. Musculoskeletal needs are growing. But the pipeline of surgeons, and the…
Stryker launched the T2 Alpha humerus nailing system, according to a Feb. 11 news release. The system was designed with the Stryker Orthopaedic Modeling and Analytics technology and helps manage complex humerus fractures. It features an advance nail design to…
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has awarded more than $260,000 to 14 programs through its 2026 Inspiring Diversity, Equity and Access grant program. The initiative funds efforts to expand access to orthopaedic education, support pathway and retention programs, and…
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A lawsuit filed in Delaware Court of Chancery by the Exactech Litigation Trust alleges that private equity firm TPG, among other entities, concealed known defects in implant components. Following its acquisition of Exactech in 2018, private equity firm TPG concealed…
Medical device company Advita Ortho has received a U.S. patent for an AI-enabled surgical planning framework. The algorithm helps surgeons prioritize the variables in joint replacement procedures, such as implant alignment, sizing and soft tissue balance, rather than balancing each…
Creating work-life balance and building up their business acumen is crucial for young surgeons joining the orthopedic and spine industries to avoid burnout and create longevity. There are roadblocks facing young surgeons who want to make a career in private…
Stryker, Johnson & Johnson and Zimmer Biomet posted their fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for 2025, along with data on their spine orthopedic sales. Here is how they compare: Stryker 2025 sales: $25.1 billion (+11.2%) 2025 Orthopedics: $9.5 billion (+4.3%)…
Cleveland Clinic has been named the official healthcare provider of the PGA Tour and PGA tour Champions through 2032. As part of the multi-year partnership, Cleveland Clinic will provide orthopedic, sports medicine and performance services to players on-site and remotely.…