2024 AOAO Annual Spring Meeting

Bellagio, Las Vegas NV
April 18-20, 2024

Thanks to our 2024 Spring Exhibitors and Sponsors!

Click on the exhibitor/sponsor logo to view more information on the organization's website.


Gold Exhibitor


DePuy Synthes, the Orthopaedics Company of Johnson & Johnson, provides one of the most comprehensive orthopaedics portfolios in the world that helps heal and restore movement for the millions of patients we serve.




Geistlich features Geistlich Nexo-Gide® - Dual Surface Membrane, a naturally optimized design to support tendon healing.  The porcine derived membrane is biocompatible, naturally resorbed and features optimized handling characteristics.    Through our proprietary processing techniques, native collagen molecules and fiber structures are maintained and no additional materials are added.   

 


Silver Exhibitor


Arthrex is a global leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1000 products and techniques each year to advance minimally invasive orthopedics worldwide. Arthrex is a privately held company committed to delivering uncompromising quality to the health care professionals who use its products and the millions of patients whose lives are impacted.

 




At MicroPort Orthopedics, we are continually driven to leverage our extensive experience in orthopedics and 25 years of superior clinical results to improve patient outcomes and drive provider satisfaction across the globe.

MicroPort Orthopedics specializes in innovative total joint replacement solutions including the Evolution® Medial Pivot Knee System and AnteriorPath® tissue-sparing approach supported by our Episode of Care philosophy.

 




Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology business with global leadership positions in Orthopaedic Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Trauma Fixation, Extremities & Limb Restoration, and Advanced Wound Management.  Visit www.smith-nephew.com for more information.




Zimmer Biomet focuses on alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world through its innovative, collaborative ecosystem of outstanding products and solutions. As a trusted partner, Zimmer Biomet strives to deliver optimal clinical and economical outcomes in musculoskeletal health.

Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, USA, Zimmer Biomet is a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare. We design, manufacture and market orthopaedic reconstructive products sports medicine, biologics, extremities and trauma products; spine, bone healing, craniomaxillofacial and thoracic products; dental implants and related surgical products. We collaborate with healthcare professionals around the globe to advance the pace of innovation. Our products and solutions help treat patients suffering from disorders of, or injuries to, bones, joints or supporting soft tissues. Together with healthcare professionals, we help millions of people live better lives. We have operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sell products in more than 100 countries.


Bronze Exhibitor


Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company’s extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuel active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.







Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. 


Exhibitor





Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.




 

Anika is a global joint preservation company committed to delivering meaningful advancements in early intervention orthopedic care, including osteoarthritis pain management, regenerative solutions, soft tissue repair, and Arthrosurface Joint Solutions. Anika. Restore Active Living. 




The AOAO Foundation promotes the uniqueness of the osteopathic profession by providing financial support to osteopathic orthopedic endeavors in research and education for the advancement of the profession.

 




Atreon Orthopedics® is dedicated to enhancing tendon-bone healing and expediting recovery for patients with sports medicine injuries. ROTIUM® is a bioresorbable wick positioned at the tendon-bone junction in rotator cuff repair surgery designed to supercharge the biologic environment to support healing, remodel healthy tissue, and improve long-term functional outcomes. Atreon’s unique technology platform based in electrospinning synthetic polymers is a game-changer for future products in the pipeline.

 




Established in 1987, Clint Pharmaceuticals is an industry-leading provider of high-quality FDA-approved injectable pharmaceuticals. CPI is not a compounding pharmacy. Clint Pharmaceuticals also distributes interventional pain management procedural trays and needles, orthopedic soft goods, and radiation protection apparel to physician offices and medical clinics throughout the United States.

 





Endeavor Orthopaedics develops innovative periarticular fracture plates with built-in soft tissue management combined for optimizing extensor mechanism repairs and improving clinical outcomes, one sesamoid and one sterile kit at a time.




Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., headquartered in Malvern, PA, develops and markets high-value, quality branded pharmaceutical products for patients in need. Endo Pharmaceuticals’ specialty portfolio includes products for urology, men’s health, orthopedics and endocrinology. Endo Pharmaceuticals is an Endo company (NASDAQ: ENDP), a specialty pharmaceutical company committed to helping everyone we serve live their best life through the delivery of quality, life-enhancing therapies. Learn more at www.endo.com or www.endopharma.com.




Innomed, Inc., a developer of instruments for orthopedic surgery, continues to introduce new and innovative products. We offer an array of unique instruments and patient positioning devices, designed by or in conjunction with orthopedic surgeons and surgical professionals.




The Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation (IOF) is a 501(c)3 dedicated to the education and training of orthobiologic injection techniques using image guidance. Through a large, annual, evidence-based conference and multiple hands-on MSK injection courses throughout the year, IOF is the most comprehensive training program for the legitimate use of orthobiologics. With 87 injections in our curriculum, we provide an expansive opportunity for physicians to become an expert in orthobiologics.







For over 7 decades, Waldemar Link GmbH has delivered high quality products in orthopaedics. Today, Link carries on the tradition of German excellence in engineering in the United States market by offering an armamentarium blanketing primary, revision, and complicated limb salvage situations.




Maxx Orthopedics, Inc. develops and manufactures innovative orthopedic hip and knee solutions designed to best restore patient mobility. Each day, our goal is to help patients Pursue Life® by delivering affordable joint replacement products to hospitals and outpatient surgery centers. Our portfolio is comprised of key product lines, such as Freedom® Knee System, Libertas® Hip System, and QRS® (Quick Recovery Solutions)- an ideal solution for outpatient surgery. Discover more at https://www.maxxortho.com/.




Medacta is specialized in the design, production, and distribution of innovative orthopedic products and surgical techniques, supporting surgeons with comprehensive and tailored programs of medical educationMedacta is committed to improving the care and well-being of patients focusing on healthcare sustainability. Medacta’s innovation, forged by close collaboration with expert surgeons, began with minimally invasive techniques and has evolved into personalized solutions for every patient




Miach Orthopaedics is leading a shift in the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament tears from reconstruction to restoration. The company’s Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration (BEAR) Implant is the first medical technology to demonstrate with Level 1 clinical evidence that it enables the body to heal its own torn ACL. The BEAR Implant is indicated for a broad range of tear types and is implanted with an easy, bone-sparing technique.




Next Science is a medical technology company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a research and development center based in Jacksonville, Florida. Established in 2012, the company’s primary focus is on the development and continued commercialization of its proprietary XBIO® Technology to reduce the impact of biofilm-based infections in human health. XBIO is a unique, non-toxic technology with proven efficacy in eradicating both biofilm based and free-floating bacteria.




OrthAlign is driven by the belief that everyone deserves exceptional health care. Our technology provides surgeons with live navigation in knee & hip replacements in any OR with any implant.




OSSIO® strives to become THE gold standard in orthopedic fixation by encouraging natural bone healing that will ultimately eliminate hardware removal procedures, minimize implant-related complications, alleviate pain, and dramatically improve the healthcare economics of orthopedics.


We are committed to transforming the orthopedic experience for patients, physicians, and payors. Our vision is to provide the first credible replacement to metal implants in the $15B+ orthopedic fixation market (screws, pins, plates) with Intelligent Bone Regeneration Technology. OSSIOfiber® represents a breakthrough material platform for orthopedic and podiatric surgeons who seek a more biologically friendly way to restore patient stability and mobility with nothing permanent left behind.


Physicians First Bancorp, Inc is a bank holding company applying what we've learned with the physician owned ASC to the business of medicine. Because we are outside of STARK we can allow any physician, OR director, CFO, CEO anestisia or anyone else involved in the delivery of MSK care to invest in the holding company with the intent to purchase a bank and just like the ASC focus its services on our industry. By doing so we can provide a more focused concierge level of banking that everyone can share in the revenue they generate by song something they do anyway only better. 

 







Understanding the clinical challenges of upper extremity surgery to provide innovative, science-based solutions backed by world class education and trusted service.







THINK Surgical, Inc., is a privately held U.S.-based technology innovator that develops and markets orthopedic robots. THINK Surgical robots are open platforms providing support for implant brands from multiple manufacturers, enabling the choice of implant to be driven by the surgeon.





Vericel develops, manufactures, and markets autologous cell-based therapies for patients with serious diseases and conditions. The company markets MACI® (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane), a third generation autologous cellularized scaffold product that is indicated for the repair of single or multiple symptomatic, full-thickness cartilage defects of the adult knee, with or without bone involvement.


Augmedics Hands-on AR Navigation Workshop Sponsor


Augmedics (Chicago) pioneers cutting-edge augmented reality technologies to improve surgical outcomes. The company’s revolutionary xvision Spine System® allows surgeons to see patients’ anatomy as if they have “x-ray vision” and accurately navigate instruments and implants during spine procedures. The first-of-its-kind, FDA-cleared xvision has been used to treat over 6,000 patients and implant more than 30,000 pedicle screws across 23 US states. Augmedics has received numerous awards and honors and was recently named a 2023 Chicago Inno Fire Award Blazer Winner, a distinguishment given to just 5 companies changing Chicago’s tech scene for the better.

To learn more or schedule an xvision demo, visit augmedics.com.


Adult Reconstruction Fireside Chat Sponsor



Corporate Showcase Sponsor