Innovation in orthopaedic surgery as it relates to evidence-based practice

A critical reflection on the technological development of deep brain stimulation (DBS)

“…One could argue that industry and the medical community both have a duty to invest more in technological advances by concomitantly ensuring that treatments are safe and effective (Hofbauer et al, 2013). Generally more emphasis should be put on basic scientific advances (Hamani and Temel, 2012), thereby reaching a level of development which in the end will, as a manifestation of a sensitive pleading for the centrality of patients, help those most in need.…”

Patient-specific instruments: industry’s innovation with a surgeon’s interest

“…Orthopaedics, and especially knee arthroplasty, is accompanied by cycles of innovation [16, 53]. Surgeons, looking for better results for their patients, can drive this innovation as it was the case with the minimal invasive approaches [1, 45, 46], or it can be driven by the industry who wants to differentiate themselves from their competitors or make the surgical process more cost efficient [30].…”

Are New Technologies Being Introduced and Adopted Appropriately in Orthopedic Practice?

“…27 Potential bias and conflicts of interest must be transparent and recognized. [28][29][30] All participants interested in technological innovation in orthopedics must continue to place patients' interests first and foremost. 31 Surgeons must have the trust and confidence of their patients, who depend on surgeons to practice their profession with the highest degree of knowledge, integrity, and compassion.…”