Orthopedics implant maker Arthrosurface Inc. recently announced the launch of a new thumb implant to reduce pain in patients who are suffering from osteoarthritis. The SpeedSpiral carpometacarpal (C
When conservative methods for addressing joint pain are no longer an option, joint replacement may be the solution. The rising aging population and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases like obesi
Regenerating the hyaline cartilage found in the knee is one of the most elusive and highly sought after goals facing researchers in the orthopedic industry today. ( See Also see " Knee OA: Growing Dem
With the economy improving and the total joint market slowly recovering, one of the brightest spots in the orthopedics industry is the market for shoulder replacements. While 2012 growth rates of tota