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CG 2025 Musculoskeletal Conference: Spotlight on Doron Therapeutics

By Sharon O'Reilly on 3/11/25 11:40 AM

SmartTRAK spotlights Doron Therapeutics in an interview with CEO Alessandra Pavesio at CG 2025 Musculoskeletal Conference in San Diego. 

Alessandra Pavesio, CEO of Doron Therapeutics, discusses the company, recent milestones and MOTYS, the company’s placental-derived injectable therapeutic for osteoarthritis, in an interview with   SmartTRAK  at the Canaccord Genuity (CG) 2025 Musculoskeletal Conference in San Diego, March 10, 2025.

To find out more, watch the following video (4:27 min). A link to a transcript of the interview is also provided below. 


SmartTRAK: Hi, this is Sharon O'Reilly. I'm at the Canaccord Conference before the 2025 AAOS, and I ran into Alessandra Pavesio, who's so excited about her company, Doron Therapeutics.

So, Alessandra, why don't you tell us a little bit about the company and some of the exciting new developments.

Alessandra Pavesio: It's always great to see you, Sharon. I love bumping into you and having some really good news to deliver. First of all, what is Doron Therapeutics? It's a management-led spin-off. We really were passionate about a technology that we've developed with Bioventus, and when Bioventus divested from this program for financial considerations, we were able to negotiate a very favorable deal to actually set up a spin-off company and go raise private capital to invest in the program.

The good news is that, yes, we've set up a company. Yes, we have raised private capital. And so now we are really up and running and getting ready to start a Phase III study.

Big milestone that we've accomplished is that we've been recognized by FDA as an RMAT therapy. RMAT means Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy. As such, that means attention from senior officials at FDA that are really partnering with you to get this product to market for the patients that we serve. Super excited.

SmartTRAK: Tell us about the product.

AP: So our lead program is called MOTYS. It's placental-derived injectable therapeutic. It's a biological drug that ...

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Bone Replacement Trends for 2025

By Erin Dorgan on 3/10/25 2:54 PM

SmartTRAK will be attending AAOS 2025 this week. Join us at AAOS to explore our solution and discuss our roadmap for expanding into other orthopedic markets. Learn more about our Brand Tracker here or schedule time to Meet with Us at the show!

In this video, SmartTRAK's Erin Dorgan, Senior Analyst, Spine and Orthobiologics, covers some of the latest trends in the Bone Replacement market leading up to this year's AAOS conference.


Click the button below to download SmartTRAK's Bone Replacement Market Outlook article. In it, we discuss key products and compelling clinical evidence that may impact the Bone Replacement Market in 2025 and beyond. Get the Article


SmartTRAK is the Medtech industry’s only global Insights-as-a-Service solution for the Orthopedics, Wound Care, Regenerative Medicine and Neuro Therapy markets. SmartTRAK’s propriety methodology turns disparate data from hundreds of sources into powerful insights customers can rely on as the trusted source for strategic decision-making. The SmartTRAK enterprise platform includes rich daily updates, comprehensive market coverage and simple-to-use tools and dashboards for market, product and financial analysis. Customers leveraging the SmartTRAK platform also have direct access to market experts for inquiries and advisory services. If you would like a demo of what SmartTRAK has to offer and see how we can help increase proficiency, improve productivity and reduce costs for your company, just click here.


Topics: Orthopedics
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The Future of Arthroscopic Technologies in 2025 and Beyond

By Andy Knapik on 3/4/25 9:30 AM

SmartTRAK highlights the key trends in the US Arthroscopic Technologies Market that will drive growth in 2025 and beyond.

The Arthroscopic Technologies (AT) Market is poised for significant advancements as we move through 2025 and beyond. With an anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%, the US AT market is projected to rapidly expand by 2028. This growth is driven by technological innovations and the increasing prevalence of minimally invasive procedures.

In this downloadable market outlook article, SmartTRAK highlights the top technology trends to watch in 2025 that are shaping the future of AT, including:

  • Continued Evolution in Arthroscopic Visualization
    • The arthroscopic visualization segment is undergoing a transformation driven by technological advancements and shifting market dynamics, increasing at ... (read more)
  • Growth in Bundled Solutions
    • In the AT space, consumables such as resection tools, radiofrequency (RF) devices and fluid management products are significant revenue drivers. SmartTRAK estimates ... (read more)
  • ASC Shift Driving Demand for All-in-One Solutions
    • The growth of ASCs has heightened the demand for all-in-one solutions, enabling sports medicine companies to ... (read more)
  • Growing Interest in Direct Display Communications
    • SmartTRAK expects to see growing interest in direct display communications in 2025. Building on these advancements in integrated arthroscopic visualization, the next frontier is  ... (read more)
  • Challenges and Future Outlook
    • While advancements in arthroscopic technologies are progressing, they remain ... (read more)

Want to stay ahead of the curve in arthroscopic technologies for 2025 and beyond? Click the button below to download Andy Knapik's market outlook article, "The Future of Arthroscopic Technologies in 2025 and Beyond." As SmartTRAK’s Sr Analyst, Soft Tissue Fixation and Arthroscopic Enabling Technologies, Andy provides an informative analysis of the latest market shifts, including the challenges ahead for the industry.Get the Article

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Game-Changing Innovations in Orthobiologics for 2025 and Beyond

By Emily Meng on 2/25/25 9:30 AM

SmartTRAK highlights game-changing trends in orthobiologics for 2025 and beyond.

SmartTRAK highlights trends to watch in 2025 and beyond that will impact the US OrthoBiologics Market, which is projected to achieve a CAGR of 5.1% by 2028E. The OrthoBio Market has made significant strides over the past few years, primarily driven by breakthroughs in new technical approaches, product development and strong commercial execution.

In this downloadable article, SmartTRAK explores the current state of orthobiologic implants, focusing on two key segments, the Cartilage Replacement and Soft Tissue Replacement Markets, including:

  • Emerging Biomaterials & Technologies – Products in Play for 2025 and Beyond
    • Cartilage Replacement
    • Soft Tissue Replacement
      • Soft Tissue Augmentation
      • Knee Ligament Replacement
  • Clinical Trial Spotlights – Products on Deck for 2025 and Beyond
    • Cartilage
    • Soft Tissue Replacement
        • Soft Tissue Augmentation
        • Knee Ligament Replacement

The article examines, in depth, companies that are in the line-up with clinical trials and the recent technological breakthroughs and regulatory milestones shaping the Orthobiologics market ...

Curious about the latest innovations and trends in the Orthobiologics Market for 2025?  Click the button below to download the complete market outlook article, "Game-Changing Innovations in Orthobiologics for 2025 and Beyond" by SmartTRAK's Emily Meng.Get the Article

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Feel the Pressure: Compression Trends for 2025

By Jay Merkel on 2/19/25 9:33 AM

SmartTRAK highlights the key trends in the US Compression Therapy market that will drive growth over the next few years.

In the US Market for Compression Devices, SmartTRAK projects revenues to reach a 5-year CAGR of +6.2%. In 2025, SmartTRAK expects mid-single-digit growth to continue and sees three key trends that will help drive growth over the next several years. These include:

  • Expanding Reimbursement for Lymphedema Products 
    • One of the biggest growth drivers for compression therapies in 2025 is expanding reimbursement for the treatment of lymphedema. With more than three million lymphedema patients estimated in the US alone, SmartTRAK expects ... (read more)
  • Improving Ease of Use for Compression Garments
    • SmartTRAK expects several companies to develop or refine compression garments in the years ahead with a focus on improving ease of use. With the growing number of patients having access to compression garments day and night, it’s become even more important for ... (read more)
  • Dynamic Compression Innovations Improving Portability
    • In the world of dynamic compression, portability is the name of the game and SmartTRAK expects to see ... (read more)

Want to stay ahead of the curve in the US compression device market for 2025 and beyond? Industry trends, regulatory changes and new reimbursement codes are shaping the future—are you prepared?

Click the button below to download Jay Merkel’s market outlook article, "Feel the Pressure: Compression Trends for 2025." As SmartTRAK’s senior analyst, Wound, Jay provides an informative analysis of the latest market shifts, including new compression codes and major code revisions set to take effect on April 1, 2025.

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Topics: Wound Care
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SmartTRAK Unveils Next-Generation Data Analytics Tools for Orthopedics and Neuro Therapies

By Gabriele Nichols on 2/17/25 2:12 PM

SmartTRAK’s new global procedure and brand share analytics tools for the hip and knee markets transform MedTech market intelligence with faster, smarter insights

SmartTRAK, the leading MedTech market intelligence platform in Orthopedics, Wound Care, Regenerative Medicine and Neuro Therapies, is revolutionizing strategic decision-making with the launch of new US and global procedure tools, brand share analytic, and price estimation tools. Designed to save time and reduce reliance on costly, complex datasets, these tools deliver unparalleled speed and depth of market insights for MedTech companies.

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Empowering the Hip and Knee Markets with SmartTRAK’s Brand Tracker


Now available for the hip and knee markets, SmartTRAK’s Brand Tracker offers a powerful suite of analytics tools, including dynamic charts, growth analyses, and detailed breakdowns of product and company brand share. Updated quarterly, Brand Tracker highlights five years of trends covering product mix, average price, and market share by facility type. Upcoming expansions will include Interventional Spine and other orthopedic markets in the coming year.

Global Reach with OUS Procedure Tracker

For customers operating internationally, SmartTRAK introduces the OUS Procedure Tracker powered by Quomeda, featuring ...

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NANS 2025: Charting New Territory With Ultra-Low Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation

By Anne Staylor on 2/11/25 9:30 AM

Dr. Marc Russo discusses his research on ultra-low frequency SCS and its potential to treat nociceptive back pain in an interview with SmartTRAK at NANS 2025. 

While spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been a standard treatment for chronic neuropathic pain conditions for over 40 years, SCS technologies to date have not demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of chronic low back pain that is predominantly nociceptive in origin. At the recent North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Dr. Marc Russo, a professor at the University of Newcastle in Australia, presented data evaluating the use of ultra-low frequency (ULF) SCS (Presidio Medical) for the treatment of nociceptive chronic low back pain, which affects a much larger segment of the population than those affected by chronic neuropathic pain.

While chronic low back pain can have a mix of both nociceptive and neuropathic pain, a technology that can effectively treat nociceptive pain, or even both types of pain, could be a game changer. In an interview with SmartTRAK, Dr. Russo discusses ULF SCS, its mechanism of action and how this research is charting new territory in the treatment of chronic low back pain.

To find out more about ULF SCS and Dr. Russo’s latest research, listen to the interview below (12:59 min). A link to download a complete transcript of the interview is also provided below. 


SmartTRAK: Anne Staylor here with SmartTRAK. Today, I'm at the North American Neuromodulation Society Annual Meeting and I have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Marc Russo, a professor at the University of Newcastle in Australia. 

Hi, Dr. Russo. So nice to see you again.

Dr. Marc Russo: Hi, Anne. Likewise.

I always like to talk to you about innovation. You seem to be on the leading edge of these things all the time. So here at the meeting, you've presented on a new technology that you've been studying, ultra-low frequency spinal cord stimulation. You presented a study. Let's start by having you provide an overview about what ultra-low frequency is for spinal cord stimulation and then we'll get into the study. Can you start with that?

Dr. Marc Russo: Yes. Absolutely. And I think we really have to set the scene by talking about the original research work that looked at how we could actually interact with nervous system tissue. So that work goes all the way back to the work of Huxley back in 1961. And in that, they showed  ... (read more)

Click the button below to download the full transcript of the interview "NANS 2025: Charting New Territory With Ultra-Low Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation."  In this conversation, Dr. Mark Russo, past president of the International Neuromodulation Society and associate professor at the University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, discusses his research on ultra-low frequency SCS and its potential to treat nociceptive back pain with Anne Staylor, SmartTRAK Executive Editor, VP & GM of Neuro Therapies.

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Joint Replacement Trends to Watch in 2025

By Lisa Mahan on 2/4/25 9:30 AM

SmartTRAK discusses market trends, including future potential market disrupters.

The FY24E US Total Joints Market is expected to increase +4.3% YoY from FY23; compared to 2023, with growth of +8.0%, the US Total Joints Market is still performing above 2019 pre-COVID levels. SmartTRAK projects this trend will continue in 2025, with the market expected to increase +3.7% from FY24E. With the backlog of procedures from the pandemic appearing to be reduced, SmartTRAK looks at other trends to watch in 2025, including:

  •  Joint Replacement Procedures Continue Migrating to the ASC Setting
    • In 2023, SmartTRAK estimated that approximately 10% of all US hip and knee replacement procedures were performed in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting. This trend shows no signs of slowing down. Based on recent procedure trends data, SmartTRAK projects ... (read more)
    • While procedure volumes at ASCs have risen, Medicare reimbursement rates continue to drop. SmartTRAK tracking of Medicare surgeon reimbursement shows ... (read more)
  • Technology Trends: Streamlining, Personalization, Outcomes
    • Technology trends carrying over from 2024 include streamlining, personalization and outcomes. Some of the new products launching in 2025 are ... (read more)
  • Potentially Disruptive Orthobiologic Therapies Coming to Market
    • New Orthobiologic injection therapies aim to better manage symptoms and modify disease progression in osteoarthritis (OA) patients. SmartTRAK feels this is ... (read more)
  • Eight New Therapies on the Horizon That Could Impact Joint Replacement
    • Delaying surgeries by managing symptoms and  ... (read more)
    • Reducing the number of joint replacements performed: Advanced OA injectable therapies that more effectively target pain management could result in ... (read more)

Curious about the latest trends in the joint replacement market for 2025?    Click below to read her comprehensive market outlook article "Joint Replacement Trends to Watch in 2025" by Lisa Mahan, SmartTRAK's VP of Product Development & IT, Sr. Analyst Total Joints.Get the Article

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Neuromodulation Trends to Watch at NANS 2025

By Thomas Wallick on 1/30/25 12:22 PM

SmartTRAK is attending the upcoming North American Neuromodulation Society meeting (NANS) in Orlando, Florida, and we would love to schedule some time to meet! We can't wait to see all of our colleagues and kick off 2025 at the premier Neuromodulation conference. Our experts will be covering all the developments from the conference, including breaking news on research and surgical advancements.

In preparation for NANS 2025, SmartTRAK's Anne Staylor, VP & GM of Neuro Therapies, gives an update on what's happening in the Neuromodulation Market: what's driving the market, what's limited the market and what she expects to see at the conference. Click the video below to view.


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Terumo Neuro: Aiming for #1 in Neurovascular

By Anne Staylor on 1/28/25 10:36 AM

Carsten Schroeder, president and CEO of Terumo Neuro, discusses the company’s plans to capture share and become the market leader in neurovascular.

Carsten Schroeder, president and CEO of Terumo Neuro, discusses the company’s rebranding, plans for growth and becoming the market leader in neuroendovascular technologies in an interview with SmartTRAK. Listen to the video below to find out more, including how Terumo plans to innovate and take share via new disease states and markets in addition to its core neurovascular markets (ischemic, hemorrhagic and access).

Click on the video below to watch the interview (32:05 min). A link to download the complete transcript of the interview is available here. For more details, interview topics by timecode are provided below.

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