David Cassak
Mining Orthopedics' Niches
Opportunities in meniscus replacement and cartilage repair have long been under-realized in orthopedics--victims of both strong markets for core products, most notably total knee replacements, and the challenges of developing devices that work well. Now two start-ups, sister companies launched by UK-based serial entrepreneurs Oakes, Lyman, believe they've found the technology to tap these opportunities.
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