orthopedics

Press Release

Stryker introduces first of its kind FDA-authorized surgical application for Apple Vision Pro with hip arthroscopy case at nationally recognized academic medical center

September 5, 2026

Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, announced today that the first surgical procedure using SportSuite Vision on Apple Vision Pro was successfully completed at Duke Health. SportSuite Vision received FDA De Novo authorization on July 17, making it the first application authorized by the FDA for intraoperative use with Apple Vision Pro. […]

Joint Replacement

Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes

August 15, 2026

(MEDTECHDIVE) – Orthopedics firms are shrugging off worries that a new, mandatory Medicare joint replacement model could drive down implant payments. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded Model, called CJR-X, as part of its hospital inpatient payments rule at the end of July. […]

Orthopedics

Orthopedic Distributors Adapt to a Changing Landscape

August 8, 2026

(ORTHOWORLD) – While orthopedic distributors play a crucial role in providing products and services to hospitals and surgeons, the shifting healthcare landscape is making their day-to-day work more complex. Today, new orthopedic technology must clear hospital evaluations, fit within reimbursement models and demonstrate both clinical and financial value. […]