Amedica Takes On Tough Sell in Orthopedics
Executive Summary
Amedica says its high-strength silicon nitride-based ceramic could be the answer to some of the more vexing problems in spine, hip and knee surgeries. But can this materials science expert become a real orthopedics company?
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