Amedica Corp., a spinal and orthopedic implant and instrument manufacturer, has announced a partnership with SUNY Upstate Medical University to conduct a research study into Amedica's silicon nitride (SiN) ceramic technology.
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The Indiana Orthopedic Hospital in Indianapolis has announced the purchase of the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, which uses anti-gravity technology to allow healing patients to experience rehab and training without pain.
Orthopedic device company Swede-O has announced the launching of its Thermoskin OL Knee Brace.
BioMimetic Therapeutics has announced the Food & Drug Administration has accepted for review its Premarket Approval application for Augment Bone Graft for use in foot and ankle fusions in the United States, according to BioMimetic news release.
Medtronic has announced the launching of the Midas Rex Legend EHS Stylus Touch drill for spinal, cranial and orthopedic surgical procedures.
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Boston Scientific Corp. has announced FDA approval and subsequent launch of two spinal cord stimulation lead splitters.
Bethesda, Md.-based Hanger Orthopedic Group announced it has acquired three orthotic companies — Dynamic Orthotics and Prosthetics in Houston, Nebraska Orthotic and Prosthetic Services in Lincoln, Neb., and Spectrum Prosthetics and Orthotics in Des Moines, Iowa, according to a Hanger…
Aesculap Implant Systems has announced the launch of its S4 Minimally Invasive Solutions Cannulated Pedicle Screw Spine Fusion System.
Here is a breakdown of the company share percentage for the global orthopedic implants market, according to GBI Research's "The Future of Orthopedic Implants, Analysis and Forecasts to 2016 - Joint Reconstruction and Spinal Implants Creating Growth Opportunities."
A dispute between an orthopedic surgeon and Zimmer over the efficacy of a knee implant points to the need for a neutral referee in disputes over the efficacy of orthopedics devices, according to a report by the New York Times.