James Cottom, DPM, FACFAS
President and Fellowship Director | Florida Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center
Dr. Cottom is a leading ankle surgeon in Sarasota, specializing in total ankle replacement, fracture care, and complex foot and ankle surgery.
All Sessions by James Cottom, DPM, FACFAS
May 27, 2026
The Future of Orthopedic Implants: What Changes First – Materials, Procedures, or Economics?
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.
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