Born from a hand-trauma patient’s experience and a surgeon’s clinical insight, Lifejoint Orthopedic Solutions develops a small-joint replacement device for people with advanced hand arthritis. The Maryland company brings together patient-led design and hand-surgery expertise to pursue pain relief and preserved motion where current finger-joint replacements can be unpredictable. Lifejoint is a woman-owned small business, led by co-founder and CEO Marcia Hart alongside hand surgeon Dr. Ryan Katz.
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Lifejoint Orthopedic Solutions, IncFounded by a hand-trauma patient and her surgeon, Lifejoint Orthopedic Solutions is a Maryland medtech venture developing a small-joint replacement device for people with advanced hand arthritis. Co-founder Marcia Hart’s own table-saw injury exposed the limited options available to patients, while co-founder Ryan Katz brings experience as a Johns Hopkins-trained hand surgeon and educator. The company is pursuing research and FDA approval for an implant designed to relieve pain while preserving motion.BALTIMORE, MD
GRIPZGRIPZ grew from Sherwood’s effort to help Lynn continue painting despite hand osteoarthritis. The Silver Spring company now makes Sher-Hold grip attachments for people whose hand discomfort makes everyday activities or creative work difficult.SILVER SPRING, MD
A.M. Surgical, IncFounded in 1995 by Dr. Ather Mirza, A.M. Surgical develops high-precision devices and biologic solutions for minimally invasive skeletal and soft-tissue procedures. The company is particularly known for its STRATOS carpal tunnel release system, while its newer Allio meniscal allograft extends the Mirza-led business into small-joint resurfacing. Romi Mirza has led the company since 2001 as it has grown into a multimillion-dollar surgical-device business.SMITHTOWN, NY
Caira SurgicalFounded by surgeons dissatisfied with conventional approaches, Caira Surgical is developing joint-replacement navigation software and radar-based tracking technology for more precise surgery. Its first product is a knee-replacement navigation system, supported by proprietary technology protected by three U.S. patents and additional pending patents. The company’s cross-functional team includes experienced surgeons, medical advisers, software engineers, and hardware specialists.New York, NY