The problem
Zimmer Biomet had an analytics tool, but no one was using it
Through extensive interviews with orthopedic surgeons around the world, the reasons why came down to three main things.
Busyness
They we're incredibly busy, and simply didn't have time to dig through data.
Context
Without context, their data was just numbers—it didn’t tell them anything meaningful.
Impact of surgical decisions
They couldn’t see how the choices they made during surgery affected their patients’ recovery.
Leading a cross-functional team to unlock silos
I love leading workshops that bring diverse stakeholders together.
I use low-fidelity sketches as catalysts for collaboration and meaningful discussion, focusing less on polished designs and more on sparking alignment and shared understanding in the early stages of a project.
Low fidelity sketches to help guide discussions
Interview notes synthesis with the team
Cross-functional onboarding workshop
I have blurred the images for confidentiality purposes
No more digging for data–the insights come to you
Instead of having surgeons hunt for insights, I proposed an algorithm that detects what actually matters and turns it into an actionable feed.
Delivered through a mobile app, this revamped experience allows surgeons to access important insights on the elevator or with their morning coffee.
The insight card is designed to show important information at a glance, with the ability to dive deeper when you expand it
Click this, it works!
Unlocking data through meaningful comparisons
Using our extensive dataset, we provided context to their metrics by allowing them to compare to their past selves, patients in their region, and global patients.
Connecting surgical decisions to real patient results
Leveraging systems thinking, we connected data from various platforms into an intuitive and interactive experience.
The outcome
2025 Digital Health Award - Gold
The ZBEdge Analytics app was given the top award for clinical decision support by the Digital Health Association. The app is still undergoing feedback and refinement today as we continually add features and improve it.
What users are saying
"It's like having my own personal research assistant."
– Practicing orthopedic surgeon
"This is going to replace my facebook feed."
– Practicing orthopedic surgeon
Let's make your dream product
Send me an email with some information about the project and we can setup some time for a free intro call.