SmartTRAK Life Sciences News and Analysis Blog

COVID Casting Shadows of Doubt on a Rebound: Q320 Spine Market Recap

Rising COVID cases in the US casting shadows of doubt on ongoing rebound for the Spine market. Quarterly...

Smith & Nephew: What’s New in Ortho and Sports Medicine

SmartTRAK highlights what’s new in orthopedics and sports medicine, with a spotlight on Smith & Neph...

Extremities Mergers & Acquisitions: Climbing the Mountain

Companies turn to M&A deals to help them climb the Extremities mountain in the face of market challe...

Ideas, Concepts and Innovations: A Window into Soft Tissue Fixation

In the Sports Medicine market, companies with soft tissue fixation products continue to innovate and pur...

Orthopedic Robotics in Strong Demand Despite COVID: Q220 CAS Ortho Recap

Q220 brought unexpected strong demand for orthopedic robotics, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite th...

Robotic Spine Cases Down But Interest Remains Strong: Q220 CAS Spine Recap

Despite a downturn in the CAS spine market and a decrease in the proportion of robotic spine cases in Q2...

A Roller Coaster Quarter: Q220 OrthoBio Market Recap

Calibrating the craziness and uncertainties of a roller coaster quarter Because Orthobiologics spans var...

Dramatic Decline In Spine: Q220 Spine Market Recap

The effects of COVID-19 were felt throughout the WW Spine Market with dramatic Q220 declines in both the...

Two Strikes then a Whole New Ballgame: Q220 Extremities Market Recap

Knees Take a Hit: Q220 Total Joints Market Recap

The full force of elective procedure shutdowns blasted away at the Total Joints Market in Q220, but Knee...