title: I think I have a good idea: what do I do with it?
abstract: The orthopaedic device industry is an ever changing market, often guided by creative surgeons who have the common goal of creating a solution to a problem. While being a surgeon-inventor can be both a challenging and rewarding process, there are several steps that the individual must follow to create intellectual property. This article serves as a guide to the novice surgeon-inventor; intended to be used as an early stage reference for those interested in taking their "solution to a problem" to the device industry.
authors.affiliation: Foot and Ankle Center at Coordinated Health, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Brigido
mesh_terms: D016520:Entrepreneurship; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D018973:Intellectual Property; D009983:Orthopedic Equipment; D011340:Problem Solving