Experts in Motion Interview: Jeff Shepherd of Nanovis
Nanovis CCO Jeff Shepherd on licensing our nanotechnology to Medtronic, stepping back from spine hardware, and what medical device OEMs get from a nano surface partner.
Nanovis CCO Jeff Shepherd on licensing our nanotechnology to Medtronic, stepping back from spine hardware, and what medical device OEMs get from a nano surface partner.
Successful implant osseointegration depends on achieving strong, stable contact between an implant and the surrounding bone. But what happens when constant movement and heavy loading put that stability to the test?
Titanium implants may remain sterile and structurally sound for years, but their surfaces can begin to change much sooner. Research suggests that as titanium implants sit in storage, their surfaces may gradually lose some of the biological properties that help bone-forming cells attach, grow, and support integration…
Pedicle screws are commonly used in spine surgery to stabilize the spine while healing takes place. One of the challenges with these screws is that small, repeated movements, known as micromotion, can gradually weaken the connection between the screw and the surrounding bone. Over time, this can…