# Next-Generation Shoulder Implants Surgeons Perform First Surgery with Exactech's New Cage Glennoid By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exactech References: [exac](https://www.exac.com/shoulder-surgeons-perform-first-u-s-surgeries-using-exactechs-next-generation-cage-glenoid/) & [exac](https://www.exac.com/)  Exactech is an innovative health tech company specializing in developing and producing [implants, instrumentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendon-repair), and smart tech for [joint replacement surgery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hip-resurfacing). Today, the company announced the first series of successful surgeries using its Equinoxe® Laser Cage Glenoid -- a "next-generation" shoulder implant that was designed for [total shoulder arthroplasty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-technology). The new implant consists of a central bone cage and three peripheral cage pegs, all of which have been 3D-printed and consist of porous titanium material. “I am impressed by the mechanical strength1* of this unique hybrid design. Mechanical bench testing has demonstrated the remarkable strength of the 3D-printed porous cage pegs, which offer the potential for bone through-growth and better fixation relative to all-polyethylene glenoids,” said Dr. Grey of the Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies. Image Credit: Exactech ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Next-generation Shoulder Implants:** 3D printing and titanium materials are defining the future of customizable shoulder implants. - **Porous Implants:** Porous implants offer an opportunity to achieve better fixation and bone through-growth. - **Smart Tech for Joint Replacement Surgery:** Innovation in smart tech is transforming modern joint replacement surgery. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Tech:** The health tech industry continues to develop and produce innovative, life-changing medical devices. - **Orthopaedics:** Orthopaedic companies are on the forefront of developing advanced joint replacement technology. - **3D Printing:** 3D printing is revolutionizing the manufacturing process of next-generation medical implants and devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shoulder Arthroplasty Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoulder-arthroplasty.md) - [3D-Printed Pelvic Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelvic-implants.md) - [Orthopedic Joint Replacement Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monogram-technologies.md) - [Antibiotic-Loaded Preformed Spacers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synicemtm.md) - [Patented 3D-Printed Bone Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3d-bone.md) - [Ankle Replacement System Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankle-system.md) - [Bioprinted Corneal Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corneal-implants.md) - [Enhanced Surgery Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinal-surgery.md) - [3D-Printed Medical Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ossiform.md)