Cannabinoids in Orthopedics
Cannabis sativa derivatives, or cannabinoids, are making their way into many of our pain strategies. Cannabidiol (CBD) is the most...
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- Feb 23
- 1 min
International Faculty and Research, Front and Center
The 2023 American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) Annual Conference was last week in Los Angeles, CA. Here are some highlights,...
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Back Together
Big Sky and AOFAS. The intimate setting of Big Sky, Montana hosted the AOFAS winter meeting last month. Designed as a smaller meeting in...
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Acquiring a MIS Market Position
Rumor has it Enovis is acquiring Novastep from Amplitude Surgical SAS, a public company listed on the Paris stock exchange. The gold...
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Understanding Healthcare Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs)
by John Strong Barriers to new technology? Do you have a contract with our GPO? GPOs write contracts and negotiate contract terms....
- Jan 12
- 1 min
The Continuing Evolution of VR in Medtech
VR and implant design Virtual reality (VR) and medical device companies are teaming up to create a virtual lab for design surgeons....
- Dec 27, 2022
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Medical Providers and Pro Sports
"Head Team Physician." That has a nice ring to it, and for some the title is a career goal. In 2021, the authors of Training Background...
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Treace Medical Lawsuit: Fact, Fiction or Both?
Consider these three angles following the shareholder alert over the Treace Medical Investigation last week. 1. Fact The double-edged...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 2 min
Understanding Healthcare Group Purchasing
by John Strong Healthcare Group Purchasing is a $235+ billion business. Consolidation of GPOs Healthcare group purchasing organizations...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 1 min
How Reliable Is the Data?
Concern has been raised regarding the quality of foot and ankle research. Authors have eloquently highlighted inherent biases in study...
- Nov 3, 2022
- 1 min
F&A – Where the Action Is
The foot and ankle market segment is now, for the first time, considered one of the most lucrative orthopedic segments. $2-$5 billion,...
- Oct 6, 2022
- 1 min
Promising Mitigation Strategy to Reduce Postoperative Surgical Site Infection
The Irrimax Medical Advisory Board recently convened in Atlanta Georgia, the headquarters of Irrimax Corporation – a company focused on...
- Oct 6, 2022
- 1 min
Deep Dive in Practice EMR Performance
The electronic medical records (EMR) market will exhibit a CAGR of 7.8% for the forecast period 2021-2031 and reached a valuation of...
- Sep 22, 2022
- 1 min
Digital Planning 2.0
Prophecy planning opened up the foot and ankle world to digital planning. Released in 2008, Prophecy showed that the INBONE II implant...
- Aug 11, 2022
- 1 min
Private Equity in Foot & Ankle
Private equity is making inroads into physician practices. In 2019, its highest penetration was in dermatology at 7.5% and 1.9% (460 of...
- Jul 14, 2022
- 1 min
The Health Care Economy Is Not Favoring the Physician
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed Medicare physician fee schedule for 2023, suggesting cuts to...
- Jun 16, 2022
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An Ounce of Prevention
The orthopedic device industry has devoted its efforts to the treatment of disease, leaving prevention to other players. A new paradigm...
- May 5, 2022
- 1 min
Carbon Footprint of a Different Kind
Implantable carbon devices are making a push for mainstream. GLW has launched its Carbon22 plating system using thin walled titanium and...
- Apr 14, 2022
- 1 min
Is FOMO Entering the Private Equity Dynamic?
Orthopedics and podiatry are a highly fragmented market, making for a unique consolidation opportunity for private equity (PE). Growth is...
- Apr 14, 2022
- 1 min
Gender in Foot and Ankle
Recent trends show women occupying the majority of slots in both MD and DPM schools. During the 2019–2020 application cycle, for example,...
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