Orthopedic Innovators

2 weeks ago | odtmag.com | Sean Fenske |Orthopedic Innovators

By Sean Fenske, Editor-in-ChiefThe development of complex orthopedic systems is a sophisticated process. As such, it can be easy to neglect an aspect or wait too long to consider it within the larger scope of the entire program. When this occurs, benefits may be sacrificed or advantages that could have been realized are lost due to time and cost constraints. One all-too-often neglected aspect of the development of a complex system is its packaging.

1 month ago | odtmag.com | Sean Fenske |Orthopedic Innovators

By Sean Fenske, Editor-in-ChiefWhen developing a device, material selection is a critical early step. In an ideal situation, a new product will gain advantages from the inherent properties provided by the choice of metal, plastic, ceramic, or whatever option is chosen. As such, it’s important to be familiar with the potential alternatives available that would make the best match for the device. Unfortunately, not all materials are commonly used and there’s a lack of familiarity with them.

2 months ago | odtmag.com | Sean Fenske |Orthopedic Innovators

By Sean Fenske, Editor-in-ChiefThere are a variety of companies serving the needs of the orthopedic sector. Some companies provide a breadth of offerings, while others focus on one clinical segment or even a single product. Regardless of the scope of a company’s product lines, it is rare for an organization to maintain the ability to serve every orthopedic segment. Often, there are gaps in their product portfolio.

2 months ago | odtmag.com | Sean Fenske |Orthopedic Innovators

By Sean Fenske, Editor-in-ChiefSurgical procedures have been changing for years in healthcare. Surgeons are seeking power tools to replace traditionally manual processes to improve efficiency, eliminate repetitive tasks, and save time. While some power tools may be used for several steps during the surgery, others are developed to be more specialized to address a specific task. Regardless, their development comes with numerous design considerations.

2 months ago | odtmag.com | Sean Fenske |Orthopedic Innovators

By Sean Fenske, Editor-in-ChiefFollowing the results of the 2024 presidential election, a new administration took its place in the White House in January 2025. With it came promises of significant changes to many government agencies, including HHS and FDA. Now with many of those changes being implemented, expectations and speculation of how it will impact healthcare is taking place. For medical device manufacturers, the cuts could lead to a variety of outcomes.