Episode #79 | The Orthopedic Pulse: AAOS 2025 With Matthew Henshaw

 Jenny and Matthew discussed the latest trends and innovations in the orthopedic and medical device industry, including regenerative medicine approaches for joint and spine conditions, new technologies like 3D printing and wireless endoscopes, and workflow management solutions to improve hospital efficiency after Matthew's recent blog about his AAOS 2025 experiences. They highlighted exciting startups like Genix, Osteal Therapeutics, and Ospitek that are disrupting traditional treatment paradigms. Matthew also shared his insights on the changing landscape of industry conferences and the potential impact of politics and regulation on medical innovation. Overall, the conversation covered a wide range of cutting-edge developments that could significantly improve patient outcomes and transform the future of orthopedics.Introductions and backgroundJenny and Matthew introduce themselves and provide background on their respective roles and businesses. Trends at recent industry conferencesMatthew shares his observations from attending recent industry conferences like the Canaccord Genuity and AAOS events. He notes trends around decreasing surgeon attendance at the larger conferences, and increased interest in regenerative medicine and solutions for prosthetic joint infections (PJI).Regenerative medicine innovationsMatthew highlights two promising regenerative medicine companies - DiscGenics, Osteal Therapeutics, which has an implantable pain relief solution. He discusses the potential for these innovations to disrupt traditional spine surgeryAdvancements in surgical tools and workflowMatthew discusses new technologies like wireless endoscopes from companies like Lazurite and single-use endoscopes from Pristine Surgical that are improving surgical visualization and sterility. He also highlights Ospitek, a company using real-time patient tracking to optimize hospital workflow and efficiency.Potential impact of political changesMatthew shares his perspective on how the new Trump administration may impact medical device companies.Recap and future outlookJenny and Matthew conclude by discussing the dynamic and evolving nature of the medtech industry, and the importance of remaining optimistic about the potential for innovation to improve patient outcomes, despite political and economic uncertainties.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSubscribe to our premium version and support the show. Follow us: Twitter  Instagram Linkedin 3DHEALS WebsiteFacebookFacebook GroupYoutube channelAbout Pitch3D