Business of Orthopedics News

Onkos Surgical Inc. has announced a definitive agreement with Stryker for the acquisition of the Juvenile Tumour System, an extendible prosthesis system for pediatric patients with bone cancer, according to an Onkos Surgical press release.

Stryker has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Q guidance system, an advanced planning and intraoperative guidance system for use during spinal surgery, according to a company release.

The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons has launched the Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program funded by a $1.25 million grant from founding sponsor Zimmer Biomet, according to a press release.

During his presidential address at the AMA House of Delegates meeting, Gerald E. Harmon, MD, outlined five actions that he said policymakers must take to better support physicians.

Boston Children’s Hospital was named the top hospital for pediatric orthopedics in the 2022 to 2023 rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

SAN FRANCISCO — At the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Eric W. Carson, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, shared his experiences as a Black orthopedic surgeon and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion within orthopedics.

David J. Jacofsky, MD, discusses the private equity model for orthopedic surgery practice consolidation, as well as other consolidation models physician practices can consider.

Sonex Health has announced the full U.S. commercial launch of the UltraGuideTFR, an ultrasound-guided device for use in trigger finger release procedures, according to a press release.

The FDA has awarded Lipogems an investigational device exemption for a clinical trial on the company’s microfragmented fat system for treatment of knee osteoarthritis compared with corticosteroids, according to a press release.

The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index experienced its worst-performing quarter in more than 40 years, losing 5.93% from January to March.