Biologics News

Arthroscopic repair of massive rotator cuff tears improved active range of motion and patient-reported outcomes; however, no additional improvements in healing were seen with collagen patch augmentation, according to presented results.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has issued comments to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation advocating for physician involvement in the design and implementation of alternative payment models.

ChatGPT correctly answered 54.3% of questions on the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination, a grade that corresponds with those from a postgraduate year-1 orthopedic resident, according to published results.

THOROFARE, N.J. — We are deeply saddened by the devastating and deadly impact of the wildfires that swept through the island of Maui in Hawaii a month ago.

Patients with ankle osteoarthritis who received intra-articular talocrural platelet-rich plasma injections saw no improvements in ankle pain or function during the course of 1 year, according to published results.

According to results published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, conventional ventilation and laminar airflow were effective for keeping methylmethacrylate fumes below harmful levels during closed bone cement mixing under vacuum.

Anika Therapeutics Inc. has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Integrity implant, a regenerative hyaluronic acid-based patch system for rotator cuff augmentation, according to a company press release.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons developed material designed to educate patients and provide resources on the risks and benefits of orthobiologics, according to a press release.

For the 14th straight year, Hospital for Special Surgery has been named the top hospital in the United States for orthopedic care, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” survey.

WASHINGTON — According to a presenter, the manufacturing process for orthobiologics is a long journey of acquiring sufficient data, an appropriately manufactured supply, approval from the FDA and reimbursement before going to market.