AAOS 2025 Highlights: Breakthrough Orthopedic Technologies and Product Innovations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons（AAOS 2025 has successfully concluded in San Diego, USA. At the conference, leading players in the orthopedic field not only shared innovative clinical practices in orthopedics...Bed research results, while also showcasing their latest innovative technologies. These innovations mainly focus on surgical robotics, AI, and data-driven personalized surgical techniques, which are reshaping the future of orthopedics. From precise planning to postoperative monitoring, innovative technologies empower the entire chain, leading to a dual improvement in patient outcomes and surgical efficiency.

Stryker Released at AAOSThe Fourth Generation Mako---Mako 4Mako 4 introduces multiple new applications and innovative features, covering total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, partial knee arthroplasty, and spinal surgeries, while integrating the fourth-generation Q Guidance navigation system.

Stryker also launched the world's first robotic-assisted system for hip revision surgery (Mako): optimizing complex hip revision procedures through advanced techniques such as enhanced bone cement and screw planning, as well as intraoperative screw trajectory navigation.

At the same timeStrykerMako Application Scope: Mako Spine and Mako Shoulder Modules Officially Join the SmartRobotics Intelligent Surgery Suite.

【02】Johnson & Johnson-Orthopedic Innovation Matrix

Johnson & Johnson inAAOS Showcases Multiple Innovative Orthopedic Products:

• VOLT：Is a type used forFracture FixationInnovative technology, combined withDynamic CompressionAndVariable Angle Locking (Variable Angle Locking), while ensuring stability, it provides doctors with greater flexibility for intraoperative adjustments. It has been launched in the U.S. and will enter the European market in 2024 (CE approved).

• The Inhance Intact Shoulder System is a set of instruments for shoulder arthroplasty, specifically designed for subscapularis-sparing total anatomic shoulder replacements (SCS). It works in conjunction with the TruMatch 3D Preoperative Planning Cloud System to achieve personalized anatomical reconstruction of the shoulder.

• Velys Orthopedic Surgical Robot and Kincise Electric Bone Power SystemSynchronized Debut.

【03】Smith&NephewSmith&Nephew-"Space Surgery"

Smith & Nephew announces entry into "spatial surgery"(Spatial Surgery)" field, aims to build an intelligent decision-making platform during surgery through augmented reality (AR) and real-time data processing technology.

CurrentlySmith & Nephew's TESSA Spatial Surgery SystemFDA 510(k) application has been submitted.TESSA Spatial Surgery System, driven by Nvidia GPU, assists in femoral tunnel positioning during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery through video processing and AR navigation.TESSA Spatial Robotic System can reduceACLR Failure (e.g., AvoidanceFemoral (29%) and tibial (11%) tunnels, reductionACLR Failure).

Zimmer Biomet HighlightsHip System and DayAmbulatory Surgery Center Solutions:

• Z1 TaperFemoral Hip Joint System: Establish a three-layer design for safety and stability fitting, and simplify total hip arthroplasty;

• ZBX Daytime HandAmbulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Solutions: Aims to provide surgeons with an experienced partner to strategically integrate solutions that are tailored to each surgeon's needs, thereby improving efficiency in the operating room and broader fields.
  

Research teams from Oregon and Maryland have developed a discovery: using the iPhone'sApple Health Mobile Data(Step count, gait asymmetry, etc.) can objectively assess the recovery of lower limb trauma post-surgery.

• Key Findings: The strongest correlation between step count and patient-reported functional recovery was observed at 6 months post-surgery.

• Future Plans: Develop a dedicated APP to collect health data on a large scale for optimizing clinical decision-making.

• Globus Medical: Launch of the ExcelsiusFlex Robotic Navigation System for Knee Replacement Surgery;

• Pixee Medical: Launch personalized knee replacement solution Knee NexSight;

• ModMed: DisplayAI Orthopedic Diagnosis and Treatment Tool, capable of providing high-quality patient care while optimizing efficiency;

• Paragon 28 (withZimmer Biomet Reaches Acquisition Agreement): Launch of new tibial stem implant and case management platform.