Dr. Soheil Ashkani, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Foot & Ankle Research and Innovation Lab (FARIL) at Mass General Brigham. A physician-scientist and innovator, he has trained numerous surgeons, researchers, and bioengineers who have gone on to become pioneers and leaders in the field. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, thousands of citations, and numerous presentations, his work has been a reference for experts around the world. He leads a globally recognized program dedicated to advancing innovation and improving patient outcomes in orthopaedic surgery.
This panel will examine the orthopedic implants market and how innovation is affecting the development of materials, surgical procedures, and overall economics of the industry. With a future-focused perspective, panelists can debate what is changing at the fastest rate in the orthopedics industry, including the shift from hardware to biologically absorbable orthopedic implants, the pressures from value-based care and managing costs, and the willingness of surgeons to adopt new materials.