Florida Weekly recently featured Arthrex in a story highlighting the company’s longstanding commitment to partnering with local schools and universities to help prepare Southwest Florida students for the future. The feature focuses on Arthrex’s robust partnerships with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Collier County Public Schools, discussing how the company connects education with real-world industry experience. Through these industry-focused programs, students can earn digital badges, explore career pathways and gain exposure to opportunities in manufacturing, engineering, medical device sales and more.

Naples Daily News highlighted expansion plans at Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. East (AMIE) in Ave Maria, Florida, including the new 11,000-square-foot Arthrex Academy – AMIE employee childcare center, a new 80,000-square-foot warehouse, dedicated meeting and training facilities and enhanced outdoor recreational amenities for employees.

The major expansion projects are targeted for completion by the end of 2026 and will create additional capacity to support future growth while enhancing resources and amenities for employees.

Read the full Naples Daily News story here.

Southwest Florida news station Gulf Coast News recently explored how surgeons at NCH Rooney Heart Institute are using the Arthrex Synergy Exoscope with indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging to visualize blood flow during cardiac bypass surgery in real time.

When used with the Synergy Exoscope, the ICG technology provides surgeons an enhanced view of blood flow through bypass grafts while a procedure is underway. This advancement in surgical visualization gives surgeons additional information that can help support surgical decision-making and precision in the operating room.

"Now we’re recording in high definition with a camera that’s small and not really in the way of the surgeon," said Brian Solomon, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon at NCH.

The procedure featured in the story marks the first live-patient case performed using the Synergy Exoscope, which was launched in January 2026 as part of the Arthrex Synergy portfolio. The comprehensive operating room ecosystem includes interconnected surgical technologies, an award-winning 4K imaging system, video and data integration capabilities, and advanced visualization tools designed to support efficiency and collaboration in the operating room.

The Ave Maria Sun recently featured Arthrex’s expansion at the Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. East (AMIE) campus in Ave Maria, Florida. The story notes the positive growth impact this will have on the broader community and that the expansion will include several new facilities, including an employee childcare center, a new 80,000-square-foot warehouse, meeting and training facilities and outdoor recreational amenities for employees.

Gulfshore Business spotlights the history and development of the Arthrex Synergy Power™ system, its strategic importance to the company’s product portfolio and how the innovation earned national recognition as a Bronze Award winner in the Health, Medical and Biotech category at the 2026 Edison Awards.

South Carolina regional publication UpstateToday highlights Arthrex’s partnership with Tri-County Technical College (TCTC), in offering an externship program designed to highlight the intersection of advanced manufacturing and healthcare. Twelve TCTC students - six CNC Machine Tool students and six students enrolled in the Surgical Technology program - took part in the course that demonstrated how machining accuracy and adherence to quality standards translate into patient safety and reliable surgical outcomes.

Working in paired teams, students used Arthrex devices to simulate shoulder procedures while gaining insight into both how instruments are made and how they’re used in the operating room—an experience faculty and participants each described as a valuable, hands-on look at the broader continuum of patient care.

Florida Trend’s January issue, featuring the 2026 Southwest Florida Economic Outlook, includes insights from Kevin Grieff, Arthrex Senior Vice President of Operations, on the state of manufacturing in the region.

“In the medical manufacturing sector, we see strong momentum — especially in the U.S., where domestic production continues to thrive,” Grieff said, noting that Arthrex’s long-standing commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing has positioned the company well for continued growth.

Grieff also addressed workforce development, highlighting Arthrex’s ongoing hiring efforts, collaboration with local universities and regional initiatives to help build a skilled workforce across Southwest Florida. Arthrex has three corporate locations in the region: global headquarters in Naples, Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. East in Ave Maria and the Arthrex Logistics Center in Fort Myers.

Gulfshore Business recently spotlighted Arthrex for its continued support of the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Collier County through the Adopt-A-Family holiday program.

This holiday season, Arthrex employees in Southwest Florida adopted 70 families, donating gifts for children based on personalized wish lists coordinated by the CAC. The effort benefited more than 175 children and marked the 10th consecutive year Arthrex has participated in the program.

CAC officials noted that these donations offer meaningful relief for families navigating difficult circumstances and help advance the organization’s mission to support and serve local children.

Level 10 gymnast and Arthrex Athlete Charlotte Holmberg shared her inspiring comeback story with ABC affiliate Denver7 after suffering a devastating ACL tear, just four months before the start of the college recruiting process.

As Denver7 Sports Anchor Nick Rothschild reported, Charlotte began gymnastics at just 18 months old and never looked back, so when the injury threatened her dream, quitting wasn’t an option.

Under the care of orthopedic surgeon Rachel M. Frank, MD (Denver, CO), Charlotte’s ACL was reconstructed using her own quadriceps tendon. To further improve knee stability and reduce the risk of retearing, Dr. Frank also performed a lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) and used the InternalBrace™ technique.

Visit ACLTear.com to explore knee preservation options.

Southwest Florida-area publications Naples Daily News and The News-Press recently highlighted Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding for receiving the Margie Davidson Leading Light Award from the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. The award was presented at the Florida School Boards Association Joint Conference.

Arthrex’s contributions include providing state-of-the-art equipment to technical colleges, creating dual enrollment opportunities and funding scholarships to remove financial barriers for students.

Arthrex has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top companies to work for in Florida and among private companies in 2025. The rankings are based on key factors such as workplace culture, work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and physical and psychological comfort.

Arthrex was recognized as one of America’s Best Employers For Women 2025 by Forbes. The eighth annual list, created in partnership with research firm Statista, is based primarily on surveys of more than 140,000 women working for companies that employ at least 1,000 people in the United States.

Among the 700 companies with the highest scores for women’s roles and experiences in the workplace, Arthrex was ranked the third highest company in the Medical Equipment & Services industry this year.

Southwest Florida CBS affiliate WINK News recently shared the inspiring story of two Arthrex employees, Cheryl Foster and Adrienne Gossman, whose lives became forever connected through an extraordinary act of kindness.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider is back on the mound this season after undergoing surgery with the Arthrex UCL InternalBrace™ system.

Arthrex endoscopic spine technology is now being used in Northeast Ohio, thanks to Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou, MD (Cleveland, Ohio), offering patients an ultra-minimally invasive alternative to traditional spine surgery. ABC affiliate News 5 Cleveland recently highlighted this advancement and its impact on 29-year-old Lakewood resident Theresa Tuma, who had been living with debilitating back pain from a herniated disc.

In an exclusive segment, NBC 26 News in Green Bay, WI, revisited its coverage of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young female athletes, spotlighting the journey of two local high school basketball players. Their stories touch on the emotional and physical challenges of recovery, and highlight Arthrex’s innovative approach to ACL surgery.

Patrick A. Smith, MD (Naples, Florida), has spent nearly 40 years revolutionizing orthopedic technology as an Arthrex faculty surgeon and a team physician for the University of Missouri. Now a full-time resident and physician in Naples, Dr. Smith’s pioneering techniques in minimally invasive surgery, including Nano arthroscopy, are setting the stage for the future of joint care in Southwest Florida.

In an exclusive interview with Gulf Coast News, Dr. Smith shares how his journey has led him from a storied career in Missouri to his new role with HSS at NCH.

After years of debilitating back pain, Southwest Florida resident Ron Jerozsko found relief through endoscopic spine surgery, saying it gave him his life back.

“Surgical cases migrating out of the inpatient setting and into the hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgery center settings is one of the major trends we are not only following, but participating in.” —Jimmy Dascani, Arthrex Director of Health Care Administrator Relations.

Check out the latest ORTHOWORLD Executive Insights as Dascani discusses the shift of orthopedic procedures to ASCs, how ASCs are adapting to meet growing demand and higher acuity cases, and the role of enabling technologies in improving efficiency and patient outcomes.

Spine surgeon Richard Lee, MD, of Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) in Irvine, California has successfully performed the first ultra minimally invasive single-portal endoscopic spine surgery in Orange County using Arthrex technology.

“The primary benefits of a single portal endoscopic spine surgery are reduced tissue and muscle disruption, with the possibility of shorter recovery time and a faster return to daily life,” said Dr. Lee. “Each patient we treated with this surgical technique had a single incision about the length of a pencil’s eraser, making this a truly breakthrough advancement in the treatment of spinal issues.”

Southwest Florida CBS affiliate WINK News stopped by the Arthrex Career Showcase for a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re building a brighter future.

This annual event gives high school and college students the chance to connect with employees and discover the diverse career opportunities available at Arthrex.

AdventHealth Hendersonville’s endoscopic spine surgery program, which will launch in January, utilizes the latest generation of spinal-endoscope technology, manufactured by Arthrex. The new Arthrex Endoscopic Spine system employs state-of-the-art camera imaging to provide ultra-high-definition video from within the spinal canal during spinal decompression surgery.

Arthrex is proud to see our PARS Achilles Repair System featured on CBS News affiliate WKRC Cincinnati.

Watch WKRC's story to see how our innovative technique helped pickleball enthusiast Michael Batdorf return to the court after an Achilles rupture.

With the ongoing national shortage of IV fluids, hospitals are seeking innovative ways to conserve resources while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Arthrex is pleased to share a recent ORTHOWORLD article that highlights the potential of our NanoNeedle Arthroscopy System as a key solution.

“Not only did he save my life, but he gave me my life back,” shared Adam Brown, known as the “Bayshore Walker” to locals in the Tampa Bay area. “I walked for the first time after the surgery a day and a half later.”

The local icon found relief when Arthrex faculty surgeon Patrick Kim, MD, performed an endoscopic spine procedure that not only relieved Adam of his pain but got him back on his feet in less than two days.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is back on the field this season after suffering a wrist injury last fall.

An Arthrex animation was used to educate viewers on Burrow’s injured right scapholunate ligament in his throwing wrist during the preseason Thursday Night Football broadcast on NFL on Prime.

Burrow returned to play with the Bengals during regular season Week 1 and has said his wrist is “continually getting better.”

Learn more about Arthrex Hand & Wrist innovations.

Arthrex’s cutting-edge surgical technology is spreading to more patients across the U.S., providing them with ultra minimally invasive solutions for spine surgery. Mark Prevost II, MD, recently performed the first endoscopic lumbar spine surgery at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama.

The STARability Foundation has awarded Arthrex with the STAR award, which recognizes local businesses committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities and vocational training experiences for participants in the foundation’s Trailblazer Academy. This community-based outreach program supports individuals with learning and developmental disabilities as they engage in lifelong learning experiences to gain new skills, build relationships and participate in the community.

University of Georgia Bulldogs offensive guard Tate Ratledge underwent the Arthrex Syndesmosis TightRope® XP procedure after spraining his left ankle in the third game of his senior season. Ratledge has started in 31 games for Georgia and was a second-team All American and first-team All SEC selection in 2023.

Bulldogs Coach Kirby Smart says he is undergoing rehab and will be back as soon as he can. Ratledge’s former teammate Brock Bowers made headlines last year for returning to the field in record time after TightRope surgery in November 2023.

Learn more about our minimally invasive solution for treating high ankle sprains.

Endoscopic spine surgery transformed Scott Chase’s life after struggling with intense back pain for many years.

Arthrex faculty surgeon, Saeed Sadrameli, MD, at AdventHealth in Orlando, performed an ultra minimally invasive procedure to bring Scott relief, faster. Dr. Sadreameli is paving the way for endoscopic spinal surgeons in Central Florida.

Click here to read more about Scott’s story.

WNDU News Now, the NBC affiliate located in South Bend, IN, details Riley's story and gives insight into the Syndesmosis TightRope® XP implant system from Arthrex Director of Foot and Ankle and Trauma, Michael Karnes. Click here to read more and watch the feature.

Industry publication ORTHOWORLD highlights how Arthrex innovation with endoscopic procedures has helped spine surgeons adopt a new perspective on treating their patients, as Arthrex Director of Global Spine Zak Kemp explains.

Read the article to learn more about the interest, barriers and goals for the future of Endoscopic Spine.

A steady wave of orthopedic and neuro-spine surgeons are transforming their practice to offer ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic treatment options designed to restore function, preserve motion, and minimize pain.

Arthrex faculty surgeon Mark Prevost II, MD, was recently featured in a story on Birmingham’s CBS 42, highlighting the advancements in spinal endoscopy and sharing his excitement for bringing these innovative techniques to his hometown.

Arthrex was mentioned in a recent On3 article highlighting college quarterback Riley Leonard's growing NIL brand. Leonard has partnered with companies like Gillette, Rhoback, EA Sports and Dick's Sporting Goods.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Major League Baseball legend Tommy John’s famous surgery, performed by then-Los Angeles Dodgers team physician Frank Jobe, MD, on September 25, 1974.

WVTM 13 News sports director Ryan Hennessy recently invited Arthrex faculty surgeon Jeffrey R. Dugas, MD, in studio to discuss the milestone. Dr. Dugas also highlighted how surgical innovations, like UCL Repair with the Arthrex InternalBrace™ system, are helping athletes return to play.

Endoscopic spine surgery is capturing national attention, with the latest story featuring Arthrex faculty surgeon Patrick Kim, MD, on Tampa Bay’s ABC Action News (WFTS).

Dr. Kim highlighted how minimally invasive spinal endoscopy is not only transforming the patient experience, but also reshaping the field of spine surgery through its cutting-edge techniques and innovative approach.

Click here to read more and watch the feature.

"You can come out on the other side of this with a positive outcome." - Audrey Biggs

For Biggs, that mindset became a driving force as she worked to recover from a devastating ACL injury. Now, after an inspiring recovery, she’s back on the court, already making an impact in her first season of collegiate basketball at the University of Pittsburgh.

Chad D. Lavender, MD, used the Arthrex QuadLink™ BioACL™ reconstruction with the InternalBrace™ technique to help her get back in the game.

PGA Tour legend Bernhard Langer talked to New England Sports Network (NESN) about his Achilles injury and surgery, noting he drew inspiration from and connected with NFL star Aaron Rodgers, who underwent the same procedure to repair his torn Achilles in September 2023.

WVTM (NBC Birmingham) highlighted how Arthrex’s Elbow UCL InternalBrace™ repair helped University of Tennessee pitcher Drew Beam get back on the mound after tearing his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) during his senior year of high school.

Drew’s surgeon, Jeffrey R. Dugas, MD, of Andrews Sports Medicine played a crucial role in helping the star pitcher accomplish his dreams of playing in the College World Series.

PGA Tour legend Bernhard Langer has officially returned to play, teeing off in the Insperity Invitational Tournament with the help of Arthrex innovation.

As he mentioned in an interview with the Golf Channel, the pro golfer drew inspiration from and connected with NFL star Aaron Rodgers, who underwent the same procedure to repair his torn Achilles in September 2023.

Chris Hodgkins, MD, treated Bernhard’s Achilles rupture using the PARS Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ repair.

Arthrex innovation for Achilles repair is helping PGA Champions Tour legend Bernhard Langer get back on the golf course. The decorated champion is preparing for the PGA Champions tour after Chris Hodgkins, MD, fixed Langer’s torn Achilles using the Arthrex PARS Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ repair. The 66-year old golfer was inspired by NFL star Aaron Rodgers’ speedy recovery from the same procedure utilizing SpeedBridge, saying “that encouraged me that I may be able to do something similar.” “My goal was always to be the best that I could be,” said Bernhard Langer.

The Arthrex UCL InternalBrace™ system is making headlines, including in Sports Illustrated, after the Atlanta Braves announced star pitcher Spencer Strider underwent the procedure to repair his right elbow.

Keith Meister, MD, performed the surgery on the Braves ace utilizing this innovative technique.

Thank you to SI.com for detailing how the UCL InternalBrace procedure can “help mitigate future damage to the joint” compared to traditional Tommy John surgery.

Read more information on how this innovative repair technique is helping athletes recover from injury.

Arthrex’s game-changing solution for one of the most common elbow injuries in athletes of all ages and levels of play continues to make headlines with a recent story in Medscape Medical News.

The WebMD-owned news outlet highlighted the Arthrex UCL repair with the InternalBrace™ system in a March article, calling it “the suture of the future.”

Arthrex Senior Product Manager Allen Holowecky shared insight with Medscape on why UCL InternalBrace is an innovative alternative to Tommy John surgery.

Arthrex is proud to see Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard back in action after enduring multiple injuries last season, including a high ankle sprain. Leonard had surgery to repair his ankle using the Arthrex Syndesmosis TightRope® XP implant system.

“Physically this is the best my ankle has felt in about six months now, so we’re finally kind of over that hump,” Leonard said during the team’s spring practice press conference.

Learn more about Arthrex’s minimally invasive solution for treating high ankle sprains on arthrex.com and read about Leonard’s recovery and “upbeat prognosis” on NDInsider.

The Florida bobcat treated with Arthrex Vet Systems products to repair her fractured leg has been successfully released to the wild after spending time recovering at the Naples Zoo.

Southwest Florida affiliate NBC2 wrote, "A fracture plate, donated by Arthrex, with locking screws, was used to stabilize the leg."

Read more on nbc-2.com and visit arthrexvetsystemsblog.com to learn more about the #Arthrex OrthoLine™ fracture management system used to repair the bobcat's leg.

Boston Red Sox ace Lucas Giolito undergoes UCL InternalBrace™ procedure to repair his right elbow. Renowned surgeon Jeffrey R. Dugas, MD, of Andrews Sports Medicine in Birmingham, AL, used the Arthrex UCL InternalBrace™ system to help the pitcher return to the mound. As Boston's team manager Alex Cora told MLB.com, Giolito will undergo rehab and eventually “help the Red Sox win some more games.”

Learn how this innovative repair technique is helping athletes in their recovery.

Immediately following the Super Bowl on CBS, Southwest Florida affiliate WINK News shared how Arthrex is helping patients worldwide. From a local runner near Arthrex global headquarters in Naples to professional athletes like Brock Purdy competing on the world stage, the story discussed how our innovative surgical technology is changing the game for patients of all activity levels.

WINK News health and medical reporter Amy Oshier spoke with Arthrex Senior Vice President, General Counsel John Schmieding and Senior Vice President of Medical Education Christopher Adams, MD, about Arthrex products and procedures. Her story also highlights faculty surgeon Brian Wallace, DO, and a patient he treated utilizing the NanoNeedle Scope Operative Arthroscopy System.

Watch the full segment and read more on winknews.com to learn how Arthrex is revolutionizing the field of sports medicine and orthopedics.

From elite athletes to active adults of all ages, Arthrex is dedicated to making people better at every stage of life. In the latest sports medicine segment on “The Mickey Plyler Show” on The ROAR FM, Arthrex faculty surgeon and New York Yankees head team physician Christopher Ahmad, MD, discussed the evolution of the UCL InternalBrace™ and its impact on patients worldwide.

The innovative Arthrex Syndesmosis TightRope® XP implant system is making headlines across the world, helping surgeons to return elite athletes and weekend warriors to activity following ankle injuries.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy reflects on the progress he’s made after having #Arthrex UCL repair with InternalBrace™ augmentation in March 2023–  “It feels really good. It feels strong, it feels fresh again… I think it’s a little bit stronger from where I started on day one in the NFL,” Purdy said on KNBR’s “Murph and Markus Show, as reported by NBC Sports Bay Area.

Purdy set a franchise record for single-season passing yards as the 49ers clinched the number one-seed in the NFC playoffs.

Arthrex faculty surgeon and Clemson University team physician Steve Martin, MD (Clemson, SC), discussed the Midsubstance Achilles SpeedBridge™ repair system on “The Mickey Plyler Show” on The ROAR FM, the flagship radio station for the Clemson Tigers.

NBC Sports highlighted Arthrex innovation on the Hero World Challenge broadcast to detail Tiger Woods' subtalar fusion procedure, performed on his right foot in April 2023 by Martin O’Malley, MD, at HSS Sports Medicine Institute in New York City. Subtalar arthrodesis is the fusion of the subtalar joint between the talus and calcaneus that can be fixated with Arthrex 7.0 mm XL Compression FT screws.

The 15-time major champion competed in the Hero World Challenge over the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, marking his first tournament since undergoing ankle surgery to address his post-traumatic arthritis from a previous talus fracture. Two weeks later, Woods played alongside his son, Charlie, in the PNC Championship Pro-Am tournament. NBC Sports reported that Woods does not have any ankle pain with the hardware that’s been placed in his foot.

Watch the broadcast feature.

The Arthrex Thumb UCL InternalBrace™ ligament augmentation procedure was featured on the NFL Network show “The Insiders” with national insider and commentator Ian Rapoport. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor underwent the procedure, performed by Dr. Steven Shinn in December.

Watch the full report and learn more about this minimally invasive technology for thumb repair.

Arthrex cutting-edge procedures including the SpeedBridge, TightRope and InternalBrace were highlighted in Outpatient Surgery Magazine. The article discussed these procedures' pivotal roles in enabling faster recoveries for patients and high-profile athletes, particularly evident in Aaron Rodgers’ swift return to practice after tearing his Achilles tendon.

Georgia fans credit the Syndesmosis TightRope® procedure in Thanksgiving Sports Illustrated article for the return of top Bulldogs Brock Bowers and Amarius Mims after their ankle injuries this season.

The Arthrex Achilles Midsubstance SpeedBridge™ repair surgical technique animation was featured during the NFL on Prime broadcast. As Kaylee Hartung reported, Arthrex faculty surgeon Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed the repair on four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers in September, following an Achilles rupture during his debut with the Jets.

Watch the full report and learn more about how the minimally invasive technique is helping athletes of all levels get back to activity.

Brock Bowers returned to the field in record time after recovering from surgery to repair a high ankle sprain using the Arthrex Syndesmosis TightRope® XP implant system.

Blue skies and sprawling beaches aren’t Southern California’s only draw. Fortune partner Great Place to Work combed through thousands of employee surveys to pick out the best companies to work for in one of the country’s most coveted regions.

Arthrex is making headlines after Abigail, the pit bull injured in a dogfighting ring, visited its Naples headquarters to meet the Arthrex employees who helped with her recovery. Abigail wagged her tail happily as she jumped up to meet members of the …

Better healing for torn Achilles' tendon with minimally-invasive surgery