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2 days ago | 
odtmag.com | Michael Barbella |Sam Brusco |Rachel Klemovitch
Medacta Group SA is showcasing its expanded sports medicine portfolio next week at the 15th Biennial International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) Congress in Munich, Germany (June 8-11). Medacta bolstered its sports medicine offerings upon acquiring Parcus Medical in March from Anika Therapeutics. Among the expanded solutions being highlighted at the show (booth 03A) is the X-Twist anchor platform and Draw Tight all-suture anchor fixation systems.
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5 days ago | 
odtmag.com | Sam Brusco |Michael Barbella |Rachel Klemovitch
Johnson & Johnson MedTech has launched its Kincise 2 surgical automated system, a next-gen automated power tool for primary and revision hip, and revision knee replacement procedures. The Kincise 2 automated surgical impactor was engineered to boost surgical efficiency, provide control, and reduce physical burden on surgeons compared to manual impaction, the company said.
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1 month ago | 
odtmag.com | Sam Brusco |Michael Barbella |Rachel Klemovitch
Myomo, a wearable medical robotics firm offering improved arm and hand function for those with upper-limb paralysis and neuromuscular condition, has launched MyoPro 2x, the latest in its flagship MyoPro product line. MyoPro is the only commercial device in the U.S. that, by sensing a patient’s EMG signals through non-invasive sensors, can enable individuals to perform daily activities such as eating, lifting objects, and more.
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2 months ago | 
odtmag.com | Sam Brusco |Rachel Klemovitch |Michael Barbella
Ventris Medical, an orthobiologics and tissue regeneration company, has been granted U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the Backpack porous biological scaffold for use in the intervertebral disc space. Backpack is a new class of biomaterials for optimization of cell proliferation and bone formation, used in orthopedic and spinal fusion procedures.
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2 months ago | 
odtmag.com | Michael Barbella |Rachel Klemovitch |Sam Brusco
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) have bestowed its 2025 Women’s Leadership Awards upon Rebecca A. Cerrato, M.D., and Pamela C. Luk, M.D. Presented as part of the AOFAS Women’s Leadership Initiative, the awards recognize the achievements of female orthopedic surgeons and their contributions to foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Cerrato received the Career Impact Award, which recognizes women who have made exceptional contributions to foot and ankle surgery.
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2 months ago | 
odtmag.com | Sam Brusco |Michael Barbella |Rachel Klemovitch
Aurora Spine announced publication of a new clinical study evaluating performance of its SiLO TFX sacroiliac (SI) joint fixation system compared to traditional posterolateral transosseous techniques. The study is entitled “Fixation of the Sacroiliac Joint: A Cadaver-Based Concurrent-Controlled Biomechanical Comparison of Posterior Interposition and Posterolateral Transosseous Techniques” and was published in Neurospine. SiLO TFX is a minimally invasive solution for SI joint fusion.
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2 months ago | 
odtmag.com | Sam Brusco |Rachel Klemovitch |Michael Barbella
Bonesupport, a company that specializes in orthobiologics to manage bone injuries, has submitted a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) market authorization application for its Cerament V (vancomycin) antibiotic-eluting bone graft substitute for the indication of bone infection. Cerament G’s market approval in 2022 was based on extensive efficacy and patient safety data, according to the company, with almost 17,000 clinical data points.
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2 months ago | 
odtmag.com | Michael Barbella |Sam Brusco |Rachel Klemovitch
Tenon Medical Inc. has been granted two additional patents for its Catamaran SI Joint Fixation Device, a tool that uses a less invasive approach to the sacroiliac (SI) joint via a single titanium implant. The Catamaran Fixation Device passes through both the axial and sagittal planes of the ilium and sacrum, stabilizing and transfixing the SI Joint along its longitudinal axis.
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2 months ago | 
odtmag.com | Sam Brusco |Michael Barbella |Rachel Klemovitch
Voom Medical Devices is revealing its new single-use Revcon screw system at this week’s American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) meeting. Commercial launch is expected in May 2025, including the debut of the MIBS (minimally invasive bunion surgery) CoPilot shift and targeting guide. The MIBS CoPilot was engineered for optimal anatomical positioning and wire placement to reduce complexity and extrusion compared to existing technologies.
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2 months ago | 
odtmag.com | Sam Brusco |Michael Barbella |Rachel Klemovitch
Three orthopedic companies have been recognized as winners of the inaugural OMTEC Awards, a new initiative to recognize outstanding achievements among orthopedic OEMs.The awards were created to celebrate innovation, advanced technology, and contributions to the orthopedic industry. The winners are as follows:The company’s Vertiwedge intraosseous device was honored with an OMTEC award by setting a new standard through its advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and mechanical design.
