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This section offers news briefs related to the orthotic and prosthetic industry. Pharmaceutical manufacturer Merck and Co. has received a nonapproval letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the drug Arcoxia. Radius Pharmaceuticals announced that it had raised more than $57 million in its second-round financing. Andover Medical has announced that it acquired Ortho-Medical Products.

Reports on an increase in the number of mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. rehabilitation industry as of September 2003. Total cost of merger and acquisition activity in the medical service category; Decline in the percentage of transactions in healthcare categories.

The article reports on the name change of DJO's Encore Medical business unit to DJO Surgical in March 2008. Such move is part of the company's merger with ReAble Therapeutics in late 2007. The newly renamed company is a global supplier of reconstructive total joint implants for the hip, knee and shoulder.

The article reports on the acquisition of third-party billing provider DiscoCare by ArthroCare. It says that the Austin, Texas-based manufacturer of surgical devices for use in sports medicine, arthroscopy and other applications paid $25 million in cash in addition to future milestone payments for DiscoCare.

The article announces the completion of a merger between DJO in San Diego, California, and ReAble Therapeutics in Austin, Texas, in November 2007. Stockholders of DJO has approved the previously announced merger earlier in the month. Under the terms of the merger, shareholders of DJO will receive $50.25 per share in cash for each share of DJO stock. ReAble will be renamed DJO Inc. and will relocate its headquarters to Vista, California.

The article reports on the international and local business operations of Ossur Americas. The company reorganized its operations in the U.S. in 2006. The reorganization will help improve the company's organizational structure and address customers' needs more effectively. The company also acquired French Orthopedic devices firm Gibaud Group.

The article reports on the acquisition of Regal Medical Supply by Langer. According to Langer president and chief executive officer Gray Hudkins, the company is focusing more on new markets and multilocation institutional clients. He said that the acquisition is significant to the achievement of this strategy.

The article reports on the acquisition of Blackstone Medical by Orthofix in August 2006. The deal costs $333 million. The agreement is expected to generate revenues of up to $260 million in 2007 for Orthofix. According to Orthofix CEO Alan Milinazzo, the acquisition will provide his company an advantage in the orthopedics sector.

Reports on the completion of a purchase by dj Orthopedics of orthopedic device maker Aircast in April 2006. Value of the deal; Terms of the agreement; Importance of the deal to dj.

Presents news briefs on the field of biomechanics in the U.S. as of October 2005. Plan of Bledsoe Brace Systems to file for financial protection under the Chapter 11 provisions of the U.S. bankruptcy code; Merger of Vanguard Medical Concepts and Alliance Medical in August 2005; Contract awarded to BSN Medical's orthopedics division from the Department of Defense.

Presents updates on issues related to biomechanics in the U.S. as of May 1, 2005. Acquisition of Actra Rehabilitation Associates by Benchmark Medical; Launch of the clinical therapies division of Smith & Nephew; Study on the effectiveness of AcryMed's SilvaSorb antimicrobial gel against infections that prevent and delay wound healing.

Announces the acquisition of Silipos from SSL International by Langer of Deer Park in September 2004. Benefits of Langer from the acquisition; Establishment of marketing strategies at the orthopedic, prosthetic and skincare markets; Terms of the agreement; Profile of the pharmceutical companies.

Presents updates on California-based DJ Orthopedics as of September 2004. Launch of the Back Orthotic Appliance; Acquisition of medical equipment distributor in Horsholm, Denmark KD Innovation; Authorization granted to the company for the implementation of a stock repurchasing program.

Reports on the merger between spinal surgery products company Interpore Cross International and musculoskeletal product manufacturer Biomet in the U.S. in March 2004.

Presents news briefs on the biomechanics industry in the U.S., as of July 2004. Percentage increase in the profit of Stryker; Acquisition of Implex by Zimmer.

Reports on the acquisition of Irvine, California-based Interpore International by Biomet of Warsaw, Indiana. Value of the acquisition; Reason for acquiring the company; Remarks from Dane A. Miller, president and CEO of Biomet, regarding the transaction; List of products designed and manufactured by Biomet.

Reports on the decision of the Hanger Orthopedic Group to purchase Rehab Designs of America (RDA). States across the U.S. where RDA operates; Advantage of the acquisition to RDA.

Reports on the acquisition of Breg Inc. by Orthofix Inc. to broaden its orthopedic holdings as of January 2004. Value of the transaction between Breg and Orthofix; Comments from Charles W. Federico, group president and CEO of Orthofix, on the sectors of the orthopedics market; Net income of Breg for 2003.

Reports on the discussion of a possible merger of the American Board for Certification (ABC) and the Board of Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification (BOC) as of January 2004. Information on a letter to BOC-certified practitioners in November 2003; Comments from Frank Friddle, president of ABC, on the merging of the organizations.

Reports on the decision of Smith & Nephew to formally drop out of the bidding for the takeover of Centerpulse. Factors that influenced the decision of the company; Chances of Zimmer as the leading bidder for the sale; Details on the financial performance of Centerpulse.

Reports on the acquisition of Topis manufacturing facility in Jäfälla, Sweden by prosthetics manufacturer Fillauer. Reason behind the takeover; Opportunities from the merger.

Reports on the acquisition of several physical therapy and rehabilitation centers by Florida HealthSource in the Saint Petersburg area in Florida as of September 2003. Terms of an acquisition agreement between HealthSource and FirstRehab Plus; Opportunities from the merger.