Anika

12/07/2025

Sometimes, an injury makes you wonder if you'll ever feel like yourself again.

Valerie knows that feeling. As a salon owner and stylist, she relies on her arms every single day. When shoulder pain made it impossible to lift her right arm, she worried she might lose the career she built, and the active lifestyle she loved.

Dr. Christopher Baker diagnosed a torn rotator cuff and recommended the Integrity Implant to augment the repair. This hyaluronic acid-based scaffold works with your body to support the healing of tendon tissue and promote more natural healing.

One year later, Valerie is back to work, back on the pickleball court, and back to paddleboarding, pain-free.

If you're facing tendon repair, ask your surgeon about biologic options like Integrity. Innovation is changing what recovery can look like.

Watch Valerie's story: https://youtu.be/C0YwFCg7kXE

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and restorative Thanksgiving. 🧡

11/24/2025

The best proof of innovation is seeing it in action.

Meet Valerie, a salon owner, stylist, avid pickleball player, and paddleboarder. When shoulder pain made it impossible to lift her right arm, she feared she might lose her ability to work and do what she loves. After consulting with Dr. Christopher Baker, a torn rotator cuff was diagnosed and repaired with the Integrity Implant.

We caught up with Valerie one year after her surgery and she is is back to doing it all, pain-free.

The Integrity Implant is designed to support healing by combining the proven benefits of hyaluronic acid with the durability of PET, delivering strong and consistent outcomes in clinical use.

🔗 https://youtu.be/C0YwFCg7kXE

11/19/2025

Every year, these last few weeks seem to sneak up on us. But before the year ends, take the time to reevaluate your health and wellness goals.
If you’ve met your deductible or still have FSA/HSA funds available, now may be the ideal time to schedule procedures, follow-up appointments, or physical therapy sessions you’ve been putting off.

The end of the year offers a great chance to reflect, plan, and make the most of your health benefits, so you can start 2026 feeling stronger and healthier!

💡 Learn how to plan your end-of-year health check and make smart use of your insurance benefits in our latest blog: https://anika.com/blog/health-check-planning-for-a-strong-start-to-2026/

Learn how to make the most of your insurance benefits, plan procedures wisely, and set yourself up for a stronger, healthier 2026.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Their strength reminds us that freedom isn’t free, it’s earned every day by those who choose to serve.

To all Veterans, thank you for your service, your resilience, and your commitment to protecting what matters most.

11/10/2025

Behind every successful surgery is a team of caring professionals and perioperative nurses are at the center of it all.

Their expertise keeps the OR running smoothly, their precision supports every surgeon, and their compassion supports every patient.

This week, we’re celebrating Perioperative Nurse Week and saying thank you to the nurses who make innovation in healing possible.

11/07/2025

Most people think of hyaluronic acid (HA) as something used in skincare products. But in orthopedics, it plays a different role.

Hyaluronic acid plays a vital role in how tissue heals and rebuilds. It encourages the growth of new cells and helps them become the specialized cells needed to repair tendons and cartilage.

It’s incredible to see how the same molecule that keeps our skin hydrated also helps drive the science behind regenerative healing.

https://anika.com/blog/regenerative-medicine-in-orthopedics/

11/04/2025

Few injuries stop athletes in their tracks like a torn or ruptured Achilles tendon. Healing can take many weeks with physical therapy often starting between 6-8 weeks following surgery. Luckily, innovation is changing what recovery can look like.

The Integrity Implant is transforming Achilles tendon repair with a strong, biological HA-based scaffold that works with the body to support more natural healing. In a recent case, a patient was pain-free and ready to begin physical therapy just five weeks after their Achilles repair.

Read how Integrity is helping patients undergoing Achilles repair:

🔗 https://anika.com/blog/reimagining-achilles-tendon-repair-with-the-integrity-implant/

Discover what the Integrity Implant can do for an injured Achilles Tendon.

10/21/2025

Wishing a bright and joyful Diwali to everyone celebrating today! May the festival of lights bring happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings to you and your loved ones.

10/17/2025

October is Physical Therapy Awareness Month.
If you’ve had rotator cuff surgery, following your physical therapy plan is one of the best steps you can take for long-term healing and strength. Learn more in our blog:

Discover how physical therapy enhances recovery after rotator cuff surgery, ensuring optimal joint health after a rotator cuff tear.

10/10/2025

Healing goes beyond the physical. On World Mental Health Day, we recognize how emotional resilience and mental well-being are vital to recovery after surgery.

10/01/2025

This October, we honor the fighters, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones impacted by breast cancer. 💗