Technology
Night of the Living Graft: Are We Closer to Fully Regenerating Bone?
In the spirit of the undead, you and your peers are helping breathe life into bone that was once lifeless. For orthopaedic surgeons, full...
Inside the Nano Frontier: Coatings That Strengthen Bone and Stop Bacteria
You often decide on implants based on geometry and overall surface finish. Yet the nanoscale surface, the microscopic detail smaller than a human hair,...
Your Next Hire Might Be a Robot. Here’s Why.
Orthopaedic practices are facing a workforce problem. Fewer experienced staff are available to support the operating room. Many groups are losing veteran nurses and...
Current Evidence on 3D Bioprinted Osteochondral Grafts and Their Path to Clinical Use
Key takeaways:
Evidence remains mostly preclinical. Printing enables patient-specific constructs that reproduce cartilage over bone by layering materials under CAD control.
Hybrid designs that pair bioactive...
Early Mobilization: Where Exoskeletons Fit in Your Toolkit
Early mobilization after spine or lower-limb surgery can improve functional outcomes and reduce complications while helping patients return to daily activities sooner. Achieving this...
Joint Pain Apps Patients Use — But Should You Recommend Them?
Joint pain apps have exploded in popularity, with many patients downloading them before they ever see a specialist. Pain logs, rehab guidance, AI-based gait...
The Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call in Orthopaedics: Are Small Practices Prepared?
Orthopaedic practices, especially small and mid-sized groups, operated for years with limited exposure to cybercrime. That period has ended. Healthcare now ranks as the...
Digital Twins in Musculoskeletal Care: A Practical Look at What’s Here and What’s Coming
Digital twin (DT) technology has caught the attention of orthopaedic professionals for good reason. The idea is simple on the surface: Create a real-time,...
Robotic Telesurgery: The Future of Remote Orthopaedic Procedures?
Robotic telesurgery is transforming orthopaedic procedures, allowing you to operate remotely with precision and efficiency. This technology bridges the gap between specialists and patients...
The Role of Blockchain in Managing Orthopaedic Patient Records
Patient records in orthopaedics, ranging from imaging and surgical details to implant data, are notoriously difficult to manage due to their complexity. Many current...
