SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 15, 2025 – Globus Medical, Inc. (NYSE: GMED), a global leader in musculoskeletal innovation, has introduced the ANTHEM™ Elbow Fracture System, a next-generation plating portfolio designed to simplify complex elbow trauma repair while enhancing surgical precision and outcomes.
Advancing Orthopedic Trauma Care with Comprehensive Fixation Options
The ANTHEM™ Elbow Fracture System provides orthopedic surgeons with a complete suite of anatomically contoured plates tailored to address a broad range of fracture types—including distal humerus, proximal ulna, proximal radius, and coronoid fractures. The platform integrates 14 plate families, 2.7mm and 3.5mm screw options, and anatomy-specific reduction instruments, enabling clinicians to customize fixation strategies to each patient’s unique fracture pattern.
All plates are equipped with polyaxial locking technology, offering surgeons the flexibility to use either fixed-angle trajectories or screw placement within a 40-degree cone of angulation. This design supports stronger fixation, improved adaptability, and reduced intra-articular risk, particularly beneficial in complex elbow reconstruction.
Streamlining Surgical Workflows and Enhancing Precision
Engineered for efficiency, the ANTHEM™ platform simplifies the surgical process by combining intuitive design with precision tools. Surgeons can benefit from calibrated drill guides that improve screw alignment and reduce intraoperative guesswork—key factors in both surgical efficiency and postoperative recovery.
“In the first clinical use of the ANTHEM™ Elbow Fracture System, I found the design to be both practical and reliable. The anatomically contoured plates fit well to the bone and supported fixation with minimal disruption of the triceps,” says Dr. Gary Updegrove, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pa. “The polyaxial locking holes, combined with calibrated drill guides, helped support precise screw placement and allowed me to achieve strong fixation while easily avoiding intra-articular penetration. As someone who specializes in complex elbow fracture surgery and upper extremity trauma care, I especially appreciated the flexibility of the system — with multiple plate families and screw options available, I could tailor the construct to match the complexity of each fracture pattern in this case. This is exactly the kind of thoughtful design that makes a difference in elbow trauma surgery.”
Positioning Globus Medical in a Competitive Orthopedic Landscape
The global orthopedic trauma market is rapidly evolving, with increasing demand for modular, anatomically designed plating systems that can support varied surgical needs without adding complexity to operating room workflows. Globus Medical’s ANTHEM™ launch positions the company competitively against major trauma device providers such as DePuy Synthes, Stryker, and Zimmer Biomet—each striving to improve intraoperative adaptability and recovery outcomes through precision-engineered implant systems.
Building on a Strong Trauma Innovation Pipeline
According to John Mulchay, President of Orthopedics and Chief Commercial Officer at Globus Medical, “The launch of the ANTHEM™ Elbow Fracture System marks another milestone in our commitment to advancing trauma care. By delivering a comprehensive and intuitive solution for elbow fractures, we’re equipping surgeons with the tools they need to provide outstanding care and streamline procedures.”
This addition to Globus Medical’s trauma portfolio complements its expanding lineup of orthopedic and spine technologies—part of a broader strategic focus on end-to-end musculoskeletal care solutions. The company continues to invest in clinical education, product innovation, and digital surgical ecosystems, reinforcing its role as a key player in the next generation of trauma and orthopedic device design.
Strategic Impact for Hospitals and Orthopedic Networks
For healthcare providers, the ANTHEM™ Elbow Fracture System offers:
- Reduced surgical time through workflow efficiency and modular design.
- Enhanced precision via calibrated drill guides and polyaxial fixation.
- Broader case coverage across diverse fracture types with minimal instrumentation redundancy.
These factors align with ongoing hospital objectives to improve patient throughput, reduce operative risk, and support consistent, reproducible outcomes in orthopedic trauma care.
Learn More
Healthcare professionals and surgical centers can explore the full ANTHEM™ portfolio and product specifications at www.globusmedical.com/musculoskeletal-solutions/trauma.