Ceramics Expo 2018: Three Takeaways for Orthopaedic Engineers
Topics of interest included a deep dive into the role of advanced data analytics in manufacturing and the future of...
May 04 2018,
Materials
Surgeon Touts Benefits of Molybdenum-Rhenium in Spinal Applications
Dr. Kornelis Poelstra's research shows that molybdenum-rhenium (MoRe) offers greater strength in smaller implants compared to cobalt-chrome, titanium and stainless...
Feb 19 2018,
Polymer Designed for Jet Bearings Used in Hip and Knee Replacement
M.M.A. Tech’s MP-1, originally developed for NASA, was recently implanted during hip and knee replacement procedures in Israel. After finalizing...
Jan 05 2018,
Spine Companies Target New Applications of PEEK and Metals for Implant Innovation
In response to spine surgeons’ shift away from traditional PEEK cages, materials were (again) one of the main themes discussed...
Nov 07 2017,
Material Scientist Predicts Hip and Knee Advancements
Surgical assistance technologies and services to track episodes of care have dominated joint reconstruction product development conversations in recent years,...
May 09 2017,
Surface Treatments: Microporous Structures, Nanoscale and Additive Manufacturing
Coatings and surface treatments that encourage bony ingrowth are as popular now as ever. The technologies that allow for such...
Apr 14 2016,
The Future of Nanotechnology in Orthopaedics
Major research is underway at the university and device company level, and new devices are expected to reach the market...
Dec 02 2015,
Materials in Motion
Orthopaedic manufacturers and their supplier partners are adopting different strategies for how materials are surface treated and manufactured in order...
Oct 01 2015,
Amedica’s Clinical Results Show Silicon Nitride Achieves Same Fusion Rate as PEEK
Interim results from the CASCADE clinical trial indicate that silicon nitride composite interbody spinal devices alone, without bone graft or...
Apr 08 2015,
Materials a Major Driver in Implant Innovation
CEOs predict device innovation will come in the form of new materials. This recap of the panel discussion at The...
Feb 11 2015,
Coatings: Trends and Technologies in the Orthopaedic Industry
As the orthopaedic industry has evolved, so too have coatings for implants and instruments. BONEZONE queried five companies to better...
Apr 09 2014,
A Natural Fix: Absorbable Textiles Improve Reconstruction from the Inside Out
Slowly and steadily, biomedical textiles are garnering increasing attention from OEMs across all therapeutic sectors. As the range of biomaterials...
Oct 01 2013,
Breakthrough in NiTiNOL Use in Implants
The use of nickel titanium or NiTiNOL in large orthopaedic devices has been limited in basic materials and devices. MedShape...
Feb 13 2013,
Supplier Roundtable, Part II: Materials Suppliers Prepare for 2013
More responses from suppliers! Pressures from material costs and Federal regulations are expected to increase in 2013. To ensure commercialized...
Jan 16 2013,
Silicon Nitride Material in Orthopaedic Implants: Features and Benefits
As an implant material, what does Silicon Nitride offer vs. titanium or PEEK? A team from Amedica explores the material's...
Dec 17 2012,