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Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (also spelled orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital conditions.

UCLA launches first university-based military medicine center to care for wounded veterans

UCLA has launched the first university-based military medicine center on the West Coast, thanks to a generous donation from two sons in honor their father, the inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist Ronald A. Katz.

7 Nov 2013

EOS imaging signs acquisition agreement of OneFit Medical

EOS imaging, the pioneer in 2D/3D orthopaedic medical imaging, today announces the signing of the acquisition agreement of OneFit Medical, publisher of knee and hip surgery planning software and manufacturer of patient-specific cutting guides for orthopaedic surgeries.

6 Nov 2013

NJIT professor receives Innovators Award from New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame

Treena Livingston Arinzeh, PhD, of West Orange, a professor of biomedical engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), received an Innovators Award from the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame (NJIHoF) in recognition of her research and inventions utilizing biomaterials and regenerative medicines for orthopedic and neural disorders.

31 Oct 2013

MiMedx Group reports record revenue in third quarter 2013

MiMedx Group, Inc., an integrated developer, manufacturer and marketer of patent protected regenerative biomaterials and bioimplants processed from human amniotic membrane, announced today its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013.

30 Oct 2013

DJO Global and Olympic gold medalist team up to educate athletes on injury prevention

DJO Global, Inc. today announced that Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist for the U.S. Women's Soccer Team and member of the Seattle Reign FC, a part of the National Women's Soccer League, is partnering with the medical device company to help educate young athletes on the value of bracing in both injury prevention and returning to play.

30 Oct 2013

Houston Methodist physicians provide tips for training, protecting the entire body

For avid runners, training for the next marathon never stops. While it's important to focus on running faster or farther, Houston Methodist physicians encourage runners to expand their training regimen and are providing the following tips for training and protecting the entire body.

29 Oct 2013

Haemonetics net revenue increases 8% to $235.8 million in Q2 fiscal 2014

Haemonetics Corporation today reported second quarter fiscal 2014 net revenue of $235.8 million, up 8%, GAAP net income of $16.5 million and earnings per share of $0.32. Adjusted net income, exclusive of transformation, integration and deal amortization expenses detailed below, was $34.4 million, up 24%, and adjusted earnings per share were $0.66, up 24%. Excluding currency impact, net revenue was up 11% in the quarter.

28 Oct 2013

Research: Neurotoxin provides more relief from pain in dogs with bone cancer

By the time bone cancer is diagnosed in a pet dog, it is often too late to save the animal's life. Instead, the goal of treatment is to keep the dog as comfortable and free of pain as possible for as long as possible.

25 Oct 2013

MEDICREA records over 60% of sales in third quarter 2013

The MEDICREA Group, which specializes in the development of innovative surgical technologies for the treatment of spinal pathologies, listed on Alternext by NYSE - Euronext Paris, announces its sales for the third quarter of 2013, ended September 30.

23 Oct 2013

NJIHoF to honor three members of NJIT community for their contributions to innovation in Garden State

Three members of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) community will be honored this evening by the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame (NJIHoF) in recognition of their contributions to innovation in the Garden State.

18 Oct 2013

Traumatic injuries can be more severe for older adults, yet do not get right level of care

Traumatic injuries can be more severe for older adults, yet they often do not get the right level of care, according to a study appearing in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Instead of going to a trauma center, many elderly patients end up in facilities without specialized expertise in trauma care that can treat all of their injuries.

18 Oct 2013

Crucial role of orthopedic surgeons in diagnosing mTBI among trauma care patients

In the United States, approximately 1.4 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. Of those injuries, three out of four are minor TBI (mTBI)-a head injury that causes a temporary change in mental status including confusion, an altered level of consciousness, or perceptual or behavioral impairments.

11 Oct 2013

KFx Medical Corporation receives $29M in patent infringement case against Arthrex Inc.

KFx Medical Corporation announced that a jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California awarded KFx $29 million in its patent infringement case against Arthrex.

10 Oct 2013

Experts offer tips for preventing and coping with osteoarthritis

Most everyone is bound to get osteoarthritis -- if they live long enough. That old saying among arthritis experts is backed up by the numbers. The painful and often debilitating joint condition is the most common form of arthritis.

9 Oct 2013

New combinations of postoperative pain treatment decreased both pain and use of pain relievers

New combinations of postoperative pain treatment decreased both pain and the use of narcotic pain relievers according to two studies presented this week at the 2013 Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons.

9 Oct 2013

Francisco Partners invests in NexTech

Francisco Partners, a leading technology-focused private equity firm, today announced a strategic investment in NexTech, a leading provider of fully integrated electronic medical records, practice management, and marketing software solutions for specialty physician practices. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance.

9 Oct 2013

MedShape closes $11 million in new financing

MedShape, Inc., the industry leader in shape memory orthopedic devices, today announced the closing of $11 million in new financing. The investment will help drive further development and commercialization of pipeline products, including the full market release of the Eclipse Soft Tissue Anchor, MedShape's newest shape memory fixation device for soft tissue repair.

8 Oct 2013

New stand-alone intervertebral body fusion device gets FDA clearance

Surgeons treating patients with degenerative disc disease may now use a new stand-alone intervertebral body fusion device recently cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. Manufactured by Binder Biomedical Inc., the device presents a complete anterior lumbar fixation system with a simple, one-step locking mechanism.

8 Oct 2013

MiMedx Group enters into distribution agreement with Medtronic and SpinalGraft Technologies

MiMedx Group, Inc., an integrated developer, manufacturer and marketer of patent protected regenerative biomaterials and bioimplants processed from human amniotic membrane, announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Medtronic, Inc. and SpinalGraft Technologies, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medtronic.

From Medtronic 1 Oct 2013

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals submits Zalviso NDA to FDA

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of acute and breakthrough pain, today announced that it submitted a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Zalviso (sufentanil sublingual microtablet system).

30 Sep 2013

Orthopedic News and Research

UCLA launches first university-based military medicine center to care for wounded veterans

EOS imaging signs acquisition agreement of OneFit Medical

NJIT professor receives Innovators Award from New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame

MiMedx Group reports record revenue in third quarter 2013

DJO Global and Olympic gold medalist team up to educate athletes on injury prevention

Houston Methodist physicians provide tips for training, protecting the entire body

Haemonetics net revenue increases 8% to $235.8 million in Q2 fiscal 2014

Research: Neurotoxin provides more relief from pain in dogs with bone cancer

MEDICREA records over 60% of sales in third quarter 2013

NJIHoF to honor three members of NJIT community for their contributions to innovation in Garden State

Traumatic injuries can be more severe for older adults, yet do not get right level of care

Crucial role of orthopedic surgeons in diagnosing mTBI among trauma care patients

KFx Medical Corporation receives $29M in patent infringement case against Arthrex Inc.

Experts offer tips for preventing and coping with osteoarthritis

New combinations of postoperative pain treatment decreased both pain and use of pain relievers

Francisco Partners invests in NexTech

MedShape closes $11 million in new financing

New stand-alone intervertebral body fusion device gets FDA clearance

MiMedx Group enters into distribution agreement with Medtronic and SpinalGraft Technologies

AcelRx Pharmaceuticals submits Zalviso NDA to FDA

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