Orthopedics

Orthocell has been granted an Australian patent covering the use of biological materials to repair damaged tendons.

OMNIlife science announced that surgeons have completed more than 4,000 total knee replacements in the United States using the OMNIPlasty technique. 

Arcam, a supplier of metal 3D-printing services for the orthopedics and aerospace sectors, acquired DiSanto Technology, according to a Plastics Today report.

Williamsville, N.Y.-based UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine added Michael S. Freitas, MD, to its medical staff.

Dover, Del.-based Bayhealth Orthopaedics added Gregory A. Daut, MD, to its physician team.

Blackstone Group acquired Chinese-based Xinrong Best Medical Instrument for $100 million, according to a HealthPoint Capital report.

Here are 10 hospitals expanding orthopedic services over the past few months.

Benjamin W. Sears, MD, joined Western Orthopaedics in Denver.

DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson launched two new variable angle plating systems — the VA Locking Plating System for calcaneal fractures and the VA LCP Plating System for fusion procedures.

Orthofix named Luke T. Faulstick to its board of directors.