https://orthotw.com Orthopedic industry news, research, and innovation. en-us Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:21:00 GMT https://orthotw.com/2026/08/global-scoliosis-5-4-million-kids-and-a-few-surpriseshttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/global-scoliosis-5-4-million-kids-and-a-few-surprisesMon, 17 Aug 2026 11:21:00 GMTTruly impressive study (57,701 papers reviewed!!) tries to put a global number on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis incidence.Tracey RomeroSpine https://orthotw.com/2026/08/ofix-1h-2026-limb-recon-leads-spine-gains-traction-europe-s-plot-twisthttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/ofix-1h-2026-limb-recon-leads-spine-gains-traction-europe-s-plot-twistThu, 13 Aug 2026 14:46:00 GMTOrthofix looks like a duck: Smooth on the surface, paddling like hell underneath.Robin YoungCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-blueprint-of-orthocarolina-and-advocate-health-s-new-dealhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-blueprint-of-orthocarolina-and-advocate-health-s-new-dealThu, 13 Aug 2026 05:07:00 GMTOne large hospital system and one large physician ortho practice decide to “affiliate.” Mazel Tov?Robin YoungCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-world-s-largest-ortho-supplier-looks-beyond-implantshttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-world-s-largest-ortho-supplier-looks-beyond-implantsThu, 13 Aug 2026 04:27:00 GMTZimmer Biomet delivered the type of quarter mature market leaders hope to produce.Robin YoungCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-best-orthopedic-hospital-in-america-doesn-t-have-a-trauma-centerhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-best-orthopedic-hospital-in-america-doesn-t-have-a-trauma-centerWed, 12 Aug 2026 14:54:00 GMTThe U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings have been released, and, in orthopedics, a familiar hospital took the top spot yet again…Robin YoungCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/08/can-weight-loss-replace-knee-replacementhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/can-weight-loss-replace-knee-replacementWed, 12 Aug 2026 13:43:00 GMTTerrific new peer reviewed study, the INKA trial, asked a very clear question: Can weight loss prevent or delay knee arthroplasty?Robin YoungLarge Joints and Extremities https://orthotw.com/2026/08/anika-record-revenue-strong-margins-and-good-newshttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/anika-record-revenue-strong-margins-and-good-newsWed, 12 Aug 2026 13:20:00 GMTIf you only glance at Anika Therapeutics' second-quarter earnings, you might think it's just another financial report…look a little closer.Robin YoungCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/08/is-alphatec-building-the-apple-ecosystem-of-spine-surgeryhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/is-alphatec-building-the-apple-ecosystem-of-spine-surgeryWed, 12 Aug 2026 12:35:00 GMTIs Alphatec the APPLE of spine surgery? CEO Pat Miles repeatedly says he is building an ecosystem for spine surgery. Robin YoungCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/08/spineart-announces-fda-approval-of-baguera-c-cervical-dischttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/spineart-announces-fda-approval-of-baguera-c-cervical-discTue, 11 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTTJ HalvorsonSpine https://orthotw.com/2026/08/pulmera-announces-first-clinical-uses-of-cbeam-3d-imaging-platform-1786470201476https://orthotw.com/2026/08/pulmera-announces-first-clinical-uses-of-cbeam-3d-imaging-platform-1786470201476Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:53:56 GMTFirst clinical uses include three spinal procedures, demonstrating CBeam™'s ability to deliver advanced intraoperative 3D imaging using existing surgical C-arm systems. https://orthotw.com/2026/08/enabling-technology-is-moving-out-of-the-cart-and-into-the-surgeon-s-field-of-viewhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/enabling-technology-is-moving-out-of-the-cart-and-into-the-surgeon-s-field-of-viewTue, 11 Aug 2026 17:12:00 GMTRuthless Spine technology will integrate with both NuEyes wearable platforms, bringing real-time intraoperative angular measurements...TJ HalvorsonSpine https://orthotw.com/2026/08/medartis-launches-titan-nail-system-for-intramedullary-fixation-of-hand-fractures-in-the-ushttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/medartis-launches-titan-nail-system-for-intramedullary-fixation-of-hand-fractures-in-the-usTue, 11 Aug 2026 16:40:00 GMTTJ HalvorsonUpper Extremities https://orthotw.com/2026/08/neuralytix-announces-full-commercial-availability-of-the-id3-system-1786466102385https://orthotw.com/2026/08/neuralytix-announces-full-commercial-availability-of-the-id3-system-1786466102385Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:35:16 GMTNeuralytix Announces Full Commercial Availability of iD3 System for Intraoperative Nerve Assessment in Spine Surgery https://orthotw.com/2026/08/combat-veteran-navy-orthopaedic-surgeon-receives-oref-clinical-research-award-for-on-the-ground-research-1786122249425https://orthotw.com/2026/08/combat-veteran-navy-orthopaedic-surgeon-receives-oref-clinical-research-award-for-on-the-ground-research-1786122249425Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:14:04 GMTCombat Veteran, Navy Orthopaedic Surgeon Receives OREF Clinical Research Award for On-the-Ground Research https://orthotw.com/2026/08/compliance-isn-t-optional-spinefrontier-cfo-pleads-guiltyhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/compliance-isn-t-optional-spinefrontier-cfo-pleads-guiltyTue, 11 Aug 2026 13:17:00 GMTHere’s the latest chapter in the ongoing, multi-year SpineFrontier litigation saga.Robin YoungLegal & Regulatory and Reimbursement https://orthotw.com/2026/08/what-octogenarian-acdf-patients-can-teach-us-about-dysphagiahttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/what-octogenarian-acdf-patients-can-teach-us-about-dysphagiaTue, 11 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMTTracey RomeroSpine https://orthotw.com/2026/08/new-endoscopic-thoracic-disc-surgery-approach-proposedhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/new-endoscopic-thoracic-disc-surgery-approach-proposedTue, 11 Aug 2026 11:37:00 GMTThoracic disc surgery. Comes with lots of baggage whether you approach anteriorly or posteriorly.Robin YoungSpine https://orthotw.com/2026/08/shoulder-innovations-promotes-jon-osborne-to-chief-commercial-officerhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/shoulder-innovations-promotes-jon-osborne-to-chief-commercial-officerMon, 10 Aug 2026 19:29:00 GMTShoulder Innovations today announced the promotion of Jon Osborne to Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 6, 2026.TJ HalvorsonCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/08/providence-medical-technology-appoints-lane-major-as-president-chief-executive-officer-1786049490737https://orthotw.com/2026/08/providence-medical-technology-appoints-lane-major-as-president-chief-executive-officer-1786049490737Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:45:40 GMTAppointment builds on Providence's category leadership in Total Segmental Fusion (TSF) https://orthotw.com/2026/08/we-dissect-cms-s-new-asm-spine-payment-modelhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/we-dissect-cms-s-new-asm-spine-payment-modelThu, 06 Aug 2026 12:32:00 GMTCMS has announced new rules that monetarily penalize or reward spine surgeons based on their ability to manage colleagues and patients.Robin YoungLegal & Regulatory and Reimbursement https://orthotw.com/2026/08/can-albumin-help-you-read-the-post-arthroplasty-tea-leaveshttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/can-albumin-help-you-read-the-post-arthroplasty-tea-leavesThu, 06 Aug 2026 11:26:00 GMTThe pressure to ALWAYS have a Eureka (!) outcome is truly problematic. Robin YoungBiologics https://orthotw.com/2026/08/maxx-orthopedics-expands-freedom-pck-revision-knee-system-with-launch-of-pck-metaphyseal-coneshttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/maxx-orthopedics-expands-freedom-pck-revision-knee-system-with-launch-of-pck-metaphyseal-conesWed, 05 Aug 2026 12:49:00 GMTMaxx Orthopedics announces the commercial launch of PCK® Metaphyseal Cones – porous titanium tibial cones engineered for complex revision total knee arthroplasty.TJ HalvorsonLarge Joints and Extremities https://orthotw.com/2026/08/spine-secrets-is-the-spinal-cord-running-more-than-the-skeletonhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/spine-secrets-is-the-spinal-cord-running-more-than-the-skeletonWed, 05 Aug 2026 12:40:00 GMTNew research sounds like the spinal cord has been keeping a secret from us and that's exactly what the team hopes to uncover.Elizaabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed.Spine https://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-pelvic-parameter-that-s-tired-of-living-in-pi-s-shadowhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-pelvic-parameter-that-s-tired-of-living-in-pi-s-shadowWed, 05 Aug 2026 12:01:00 GMTPelvic Tilt can sometimes feel like grading a marathon when everyone started at different starting lines.Tracey RomeroSpine https://orthotw.com/2026/08/bundle-up-cms-mandates-tjr-reimbursement-bundling-nationwidehttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/bundle-up-cms-mandates-tjr-reimbursement-bundling-nationwideWed, 05 Aug 2026 11:39:00 GMTCMS announced that the pilot test of bundling musculoskeletal reimbursement is going nationwide.Elizaabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed.Legal & Regulatory and Reimbursement https://orthotw.com/2026/08/vancomycin-powder-no-need-to-rewrite-the-playbookhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/vancomycin-powder-no-need-to-rewrite-the-playbookWed, 05 Aug 2026 11:26:00 GMTSuper study, one of the only randomized control tests of the long-term effects of vancomycin powder in spine surgery.Tracey RomeroSpine https://orthotw.com/2026/08/isto-biologics-strengthens-its-bone-graft-substitutes-platform-with-the-acquisition-of-novabonehttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/isto-biologics-strengthens-its-bone-graft-substitutes-platform-with-the-acquisition-of-novaboneTue, 04 Aug 2026 20:46:41 GMTTJ HalvorsonCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-30-minutes-that-can-make-or-break-a-spine-practicehttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-30-minutes-that-can-make-or-break-a-spine-practiceTue, 04 Aug 2026 14:04:00 GMTWhat does a Formula One Pit Crew have to teach spine operating room teams? A lot, it turns out.Robin YoungSpine https://orthotw.com/2026/08/when-the-subtalar-joint-runs-out-of-roomhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/when-the-subtalar-joint-runs-out-of-roomTue, 04 Aug 2026 13:38:00 GMTThis is a great ankle osteoarthritis study. Must read for every foot and ankle surgeon.Robin YoungFoot & Ankle https://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-hidden-tear-that-could-undermine-your-acl-reconstructionhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-hidden-tear-that-could-undermine-your-acl-reconstructionTue, 04 Aug 2026 12:43:00 GMTThe ACL tunnels are perfect. Graft tension: ideal. Fixation: rock solid. Yet months later the patient still complains that something doesn't feel quite right.Robin YoungSports Medicine https://orthotw.com/2026/08/cms-finalizes-higher-payment-for-cerament-g-in-the-us-1785796964259https://orthotw.com/2026/08/cms-finalizes-higher-payment-for-cerament-g-in-the-us-1785796964259Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:42:53 GMTCMS has confirmed the DRG reassignment for CERAMENT® G in the final Medicare IPPS rule for fiscal year 2027, assigning qualifying cases to the highest reimbursing DRGs within their clinical categories. The rule takes effect October 1, 2026. https://orthotw.com/2026/08/inkwell-health-surpasses-halfway-mark-in-2-2m-seed-round-as-data-driven-recovery-care-gains-investor-momentum-1785792605885https://orthotw.com/2026/08/inkwell-health-surpasses-halfway-mark-in-2-2m-seed-round-as-data-driven-recovery-care-gains-investor-momentum-1785792605885Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:03:54 GMTInkWell Health has surpassed the halfway point of its $2.2 million seed round as growing demand for continuous, data-driven orthopedic recovery strengthens investor interest in connected care. https://orthotw.com/2026/08/can-the-lesser-trochanter-reveal-too-muchhttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/can-the-lesser-trochanter-reveal-too-muchMon, 03 Aug 2026 16:52:00 GMTFemoral version has become one of the most influential variables in modern hip preservation surgery. Robin YoungLarge Joints and Extremities https://orthotw.com/2026/08/kyocera-medical-technologies-inc-announces-launch-of-tesera-k-xl-system-advancing-3d-printed-lateral-spine-surgery-solutions-1785517060750https://orthotw.com/2026/08/kyocera-medical-technologies-inc-announces-launch-of-tesera-k-xl-system-advancing-3d-printed-lateral-spine-surgery-solutions-1785517060750Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:27:02 GMTREDLANDS, CA — July 7, 2026 — Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the Tesera®-K XL Lateral Interbody Fusion System, enabling minimally invasive spinal surgery to treat lower back and leg pain from a lateral approach. https://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-second-clavicle-break-nobody-wantshttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-second-clavicle-break-nobody-wantsMon, 03 Aug 2026 15:21:00 GMTHow often do clavicle fractures re-break and could that hardware removal have played a role? Robin YoungTrauma https://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-mri-cartilage-tumor-clue-you-may-be-overlookinghttps://orthotw.com/2026/08/the-mri-cartilage-tumor-clue-you-may-be-overlookingMon, 03 Aug 2026 14:55:00 GMT"Is this simply another chondrosarcoma — or is it something far more dangerous?"Robin YoungLarge Joints and Extremities https://orthotw.com/2026/07/medacta-group-sa-medacta-reports-continued-above-market-revenue-growth-of-9-7-in-c-c-in-h1-2026https://orthotw.com/2026/07/medacta-group-sa-medacta-reports-continued-above-market-revenue-growth-of-9-7-in-c-c-in-h1-2026Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMTMedacta Group SA reports continued above-market revenue growth of 9.7% in c.c.1 in H1 2026 - H1 2026 revenue climbed to Euro 368 million, up 9.7% in c.c.1 or 7.0% in Euro - Sustained above market revenue growth across all geographic markets and business lines - FY 2026 and mid-term outlook confirmedTJ HalvorsonCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/07/affinity-ai-launches-b2b-marketplace-for-compounded-peptides-and-glp-1shttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/affinity-ai-launches-b2b-marketplace-for-compounded-peptides-and-glp-1sThu, 30 Jul 2026 23:52:00 GMTA new sourcing portal connects clinics with compounding pharmacies across peptides, GLP-1s, and other compounded therapeutics.TJ HalvorsonCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/07/mimedx-to-acquire-sanara-medtechhttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/mimedx-to-acquire-sanara-medtechThu, 30 Jul 2026 19:41:00 GMTMiMedx Group, Inc. and Sanara MedTech Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which MIMEDX will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Sanara. TJ HalvorsonCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/07/smith-nephew-s-tessa-spatial-surgery-system-granted-de-novo-classification-by-the-fda-sparking-a-generational-leap-in-sports-medicine-for-personalized-planning-and-procedural-innovationhttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/smith-nephew-s-tessa-spatial-surgery-system-granted-de-novo-classification-by-the-fda-sparking-a-generational-leap-in-sports-medicine-for-personalized-planning-and-procedural-innovationThu, 30 Jul 2026 13:42:00 GMTSmith+Nephew announces it has been granted De Novo classification by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its TESSA Spatial Surgery System.TJ HalvorsonSports Medicine https://orthotw.com/2026/07/aclarion-publishes-ceo-shareholder-letter-highlighting-progress-for-first-half-of-2026https://orthotw.com/2026/07/aclarion-publishes-ceo-shareholder-letter-highlighting-progress-for-first-half-of-2026Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:47:00 GMT Aclarion, Inc., announced the publication of a Shareholder Letter from CEO Brent Ness providing an update on the company’s recent momentum and value creating priorities through the first half of 2026.TJ HalvorsonCompany News https://orthotw.com/2026/07/vb-spine-receives-fda-clearances-of-expanded-indications-for-vitoss-bone-graft-substitute-and-interbody-cage-portfoliohttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/vb-spine-receives-fda-clearances-of-expanded-indications-for-vitoss-bone-graft-substitute-and-interbody-cage-portfolioThu, 30 Jul 2026 12:25:00 GMTVB Spine LLC  announced that the FDA granted two 510(k) clearances that expand the indications for its Vitoss® Bone Graft Substitute and interbody cage portfolio.TJ HalvorsonLegal & Regulatory and Reimbursement https://orthotw.com/2026/07/spinal-elements-launches-luna-tihttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/spinal-elements-launches-luna-tiThu, 30 Jul 2026 12:18:00 GMTSpinal Elements® announced the first clinical cases using Luna Ti, the newest addition to its Luna family of TLIF interbodies.TJ HalvorsonSpine https://orthotw.com/2026/07/what-really-drives-acdf-cost-hint-ain-t-the-gloveshttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/what-really-drives-acdf-cost-hint-ain-t-the-glovesWed, 29 Jul 2026 13:50:00 GMTWhat actually drives the cost of your ACDF? Tracey RomeroSpine https://orthotw.com/2026/07/demetra-holding-and-masmec-biomed-form-ai-ortho-venturehttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/demetra-holding-and-masmec-biomed-form-ai-ortho-ventureWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:35:00 GMTBut what if the biggest innovation of the next decade isn't a device at all?Elizaabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed.Company News https://orthotw.com/2026/07/from-x-rays-to-ai-vision-meet-xenvisionhttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/from-x-rays-to-ai-vision-meet-xenvisionWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:13:00 GMTWhat could you do with an AI powered biomechanics lab in your office that “reads” each patient as they walk in? Elizaabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed.Technology https://orthotw.com/2026/07/the-other-joint-that-determines-total-knee-arthroplasty-successhttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/the-other-joint-that-determines-total-knee-arthroplasty-successWed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMTThe question has never been whether the spine matters in large joint arthroplasty. It clearly does.Robin YoungLarge Joints and Extremities https://orthotw.com/2026/07/elevation-spine-receives-fda-510-k-clearance-for-saber-c-avia-a-complete-anterior-cervical-fixation-system-with-a-porous-3d-printed-titanium-interbodyhttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/elevation-spine-receives-fda-510-k-clearance-for-saber-c-avia-a-complete-anterior-cervical-fixation-system-with-a-porous-3d-printed-titanium-interbodyWed, 29 Jul 2026 01:18:00 GMTElevation Spine today announced that the (FDA has granted 510(k) Clearance for Saber-C® AVIA™.TJ HalvorsonLegal & Regulatory and Reimbursement https://orthotw.com/2026/07/spineguard-and-omnia-medical-obtain-a-new-u-s-patent-for-their-innovative-application-of-dsg-technology-to-sacroiliac-joint-fusionhttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/spineguard-and-omnia-medical-obtain-a-new-u-s-patent-for-their-innovative-application-of-dsg-technology-to-sacroiliac-joint-fusionWed, 29 Jul 2026 00:13:00 GMTSpineGuard and Omnia Medical today announced that their U.S. patent application has received notice of allowance from the USPTO for their innovative application of DSG technology to sacroiliac joint fusion.TJ HalvorsonLegal & Regulatory and Reimbursement https://orthotw.com/2026/07/mainstay-medical-announces-positive-coverage-decision-for-reactiv8-from-highmark-inchttps://orthotw.com/2026/07/mainstay-medical-announces-positive-coverage-decision-for-reactiv8-from-highmark-incTue, 28 Jul 2026 23:53:00 GMTMainstay Medical today announced that Highmark Inc. has established favorable coverage for its ReActiv8 Restorative Neurostimulation therapy.TJ HalvorsonLegal & Regulatory and Reimbursement