Ascension Orthopedics' Fate May Rest on the Shoulder
Executive Summary
After more than a decade of crafting small bone orthopedic implants from its innovative PyroCarbon biomaterial, Ascension is hoping to reach its full potential by obtaining regulatory approval for a line of carbon shoulder replacement systems that might change the way the joint is treated.
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