Hip Arthroplasty’s Link to Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
New 1.2 million population study looks at patients who need both hip arthroplasty and lumbar spine decompression, if not also fusion.
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A Spine Surgeon Built an AI Tool to Solve One of the OR’s Most Frustrating Problems. 50,000 Users Later, It’s Just Getting Started
Implant Identifier is a free mobile app that uses AI to identify orthopedic and spine implants from X-ray images.
Michael Parks, M.D. Steps into AAOS Presidential Line
Another major leadership move in orthopedics is underway — Michael L. Parks, M.D., named First…
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Legal & Regulatory and Reimbursement
FDA Approves (PMA) Dynamic Sagittal Tethering for Spondy
Significant PMA announcement from the FDA: Dynamic Sagittal Tethering approved for commercial sale.
Large Joints and Extremities
What Angle Triggers Symptomatic Femoroacetabular Impingement?
Pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) has always had a measurement problem.
FDA Approves Expanded Clinical Applications for SINEFIX™ in Soft Tissue Repair
Broader indications reinforce SINEFIX as a versatile alternative to traditional suture anchors for soft tissue-to-bone fixation.
University Of Utah Orthopaedic Innovation Center Announces FDA Clearance of Breakthrough Dynamic Compression Implant System
University of Utah announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the CoAptix™ S 7.5mm System.
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Xtant Medical Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. reported financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
