When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Reach for a Fusion Nail
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after TKA: the complication that humbles even the most seasoned arthroplasty surgeon.
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A New Chapter at CHOP: Woody Sankar, M.D. to Lead Orthopedics
Wudbhav (Woody) N. Sankar, M.D. named as the next chief of CHOP’s orthopedic center, effective July 1, 2026
Cowboys vs. Ranchers: The Future of Independent Orthopedics
For much of the past half-century, orthopedic surgery in the United States operated within a…
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QuadLock™ Enters the Chat: ACL Fixation That Doesn’t Budge
The FDA granted ABANZA a 510(k) clearance for a truly novel, knotless ACL fixation system.
Large Joints and Extremities
TJO Surpasses 50,000 Implants Placed, with 32% of Procedures Performed in ASCs
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc. (TJO) today announced it has surpassed 50,000 total implants placed nationwide, including more than 38,000 Klassic® Knee implants.
Suture Meets Superpowers: A New Chapter in Shoulder and Knee Repair
SuperBall, the all-suture, knotless repair for meniscus tears is moving north, to the rotator cuff.
When the Synovial CRP Doesn’t Quite Deliver
In the ongoing war against periprosthetic joint infection, catching it early, using synovial c-reactive protein tests is standard of care.
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Xtant Medical Finalizes Companion Spine Transactions
Xtant received $10.7 million in satisfaction of unsecured promissory note issued to Xtant by Companion Spine plus related working capital…
