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Bone Cancer: Can the Limb be Spared?
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. • Sun, Jan 24th, 2010

 

Dr. James Wittig, Chief of Orthopedic Oncology and Sarcoma Surgery at Mount Sinai in New York, knows that most patients with bone and soft tissue sarcomas don’t require amputation. Chemotherapy and surgical advances have made the difference.

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Extremity Market Aims for $1Billion
Dev Joshi, PearlDiver Extremities Analyst • Tue, Nov 24th, 2009

 

Extremity product companies have done it again—after losing some momentum in previous quarters, the market is back on track with increased revenue growth rates. As the third quarter ends, the industry moves ever closer to the $1billion mark in annual revenue.

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Extremities Device Market—Still Undefined!
Dev Joshi, PearlDiver Extremities Analyst • Tue, Oct 20th, 2009

 

What does “extremities” really mean? Ask five different companies and you will likely hear five different answers. In order to truly compare companies’ market shares, do we need a standard definition of extremities?

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Glow-in-the-Dark Doc: Radiation Exposure
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. • Fri, Sep 18th, 2009

 

Many orthopedists are not sufficiently focused on radiation exposure, a vital issue for patients and doctors. According to one experts, 95% of physicians grossly underestimate how much radiation exposure both they and their patients are getting.

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Extremity Product Sales Defy Odds
Dev Joshi, PearlDiver Extremities Analyst • Mon, Aug 31st, 2009

 

Economic recession? Poor growth rates in the large joints sector? Those odds don’t look good. Yet the extremity product market held on to double-digit growth rates. Read it here.

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The Elbow…All Grown Up
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.D., M.Ed. • Fri, Aug 28th, 2009
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The elbow is exploding, say our experts. With more research, mentors, and opportunities than ever, the elbow is gaining ground in the world of orthopedics.

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Reverse Shoulder Replacement Soaring Popularity
Dev Joshi, PearlDiver Extremities Analyst • Mon, Jul 20th, 2009

 

Although still relatively new to the U.S., reverse shoulder replacements are gaining popularity faster than anyone expected. What makes this procedure great and which companies are helping its rise to fame? Find out here.