Business of Orthopedics News

Formus Labs announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its Formus Hip, an automated radiological image-processing software that will be used for hip replacement and preoperative planning, according to a press release.

Conventus Flower Orthopedics has appointed orthopedic trauma surgeon Anjan R. Shah, MD, as its new chief medical officer, according to a company press release.

President Joe Biden today announced his intention to nominate NCI director Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO, as director of the NIH.

A potential new treatment for early onset scoliosis, the Spring Distraction System by Cresco Spine, has received a breakthrough device designation from the FDA, according to a company press release.

In its first-quarter financial results, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. reported $10.8 billion in net sales, a 10.1% growth over the prior year period, and net earnings of $232.5 million, according to a press release.

Investors often hear the phrase “don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” and interpret it as a warning against owning too much of one individual stock in a portfolio.

You might remember our earlier blog post on the Physician Self-Referral Law, aka the Stark Law.

NEW ORLEANS — Results presented at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting showed that surgeon reimbursement for basic arthroscopy procedures was greater with healthier patients.

In its first year, the Healio Honors peer-to-peer recognition program celebrated 65 health care professionals for their exemplary work in patient care, research, advocacy and mentorship. Year two of the program is now underway.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. has announced the acquisition of Ossis, a medical device company that specializes in 3D hip replacement implants, according to a press release.