Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life-sciences deal activity, this new bimonthly Pacts In Medtech column pulls up notable technology alliances, R&D partnerships and commercial collaborations. This month we highlight deals announced in July and August 2016.

While the mature hips, knees, and spine segments of the orthopedics industry are growing by low single-digit rates, some sectors of the extremity industry are growing by 13% to 14%. We profile three companies in different sectors of extremities: Conventus Orthopaedics, in the hand and wrist market; Nextremity Solutions, working on devices for the forefoot; and Cartiva Medical, with a cartilage platform and an initial focus on the great toe.

Nextremity Solutions Inc. is focusing on devices for the forefoot – treatments for hammertoes and bunions, for example – which, with a projected growth rate of 13% is the fastest growing sector of the foot and ankle market and one of the fastest growing in orthopedic surgery.

While the mature hips, knees, and spine segments of the orthopedics industry are growing by low single-digit rates, some sectors of the extremity industry are growing by 13% to 14%. START-UP profiles three companies in different sectors of extremities: Conventus Orthopaedics, in the hand and wrist market, Nextremity Solutions, working on devices for the forefoot, and Cartiva Medical, with a cartilage platform and an initial focus on the great toe.