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8 spine, orthopedic robotics updates in 60 days
Here are eight updates in the spine and orthopedic robotics spaces, including practices adding robots, surgeon milestones and a FDA approval, that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 22: -
Alliance Spine and Pain adds behavioral health screenings
Atlanta-based Alliance Spine and Pain Centers has implemented a regular behavioral health screening for all of its patients using MHT's SmarTest platform. -
Wearable tech assesses surgeon posture during surgery
Wearable technology helped assess postures in neurosurgeons during procedures to address fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders while operating, according to a study published April 19 in the Journal of Neurosurgery.
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Hyalex Orthopaedics treats first patients with knee cartilage system
The first cases using Hyalex Orthopaedics' knee cartilage system were completed as part of in-human clinical trials, the company said April 22. -
Dr. Adam Kanter named executive medical director of neuroscience institute
Adam Kanter, MD, was named executive medical director of Hoag's Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Newport Beach, Calif. -
What 1 orthopedic surgeon is excited, nervous for in orthopedics
Venkat Perumal, MD, sees incredible potential in orthopedic innovation and minimally invasive surgery. But some aspects of technological innovation also make him nervous. -
Mayfield Brain & Spine adds Dr. Ryan Godinsky
Spine surgeon Ryan Godinsky, MD, has joined Cincinnati-based Mayfield Brain & Spine to treat patients at Mayfield's Springboro, Ohio, office, which will open later this spring.
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Apple Vision Pro used in its 1st Brazilian orthopedic surgery
Bruno Gobbato, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Jaraguá Hospital in Brazil, has become the first surgeon in the country to use the Apple Vision Pro during a shoulder arthroscopy, according to an April 19 report from 9to5Mac. -
The medtech giants dominating orthopedics
Here are five medtech companies making waves in orthopedics: -
New Mexico hospital severs ties with Nexus Health orthopedic surgeons
Tensions are rising after Santa Fe, N.M.-based Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center revoked privileges for two orthopedic physicians and three pain specialists with Santa Fe-based Nexus Health, The Santa Fe New Mexican reported April 20. -
Former Harbor-UCLA Medical Center orthopedic surgeon was fired: Report
Los Angeles County's Harbor-UCLA Medical Center fired an orthopedic surgeon accused of misconduct and failure to disclose medical device payments, The Daily Bruin reported April 21.
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AI is 'an essential part of spine': 2 surgeon insights
Artificial intelligence in healthcare has made great strides despite some concerns about the technology. -
Virginia physician completes region's 1st SI joint fusion
Raj Sureja, MD, an interventional pain management specialist at Orthopaedic & Spine Center in Newport News, Va., performed the first sacroiliac joint fusion in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., region with the PainTEQ LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System. -
Meet the head team physicians for all 12 WNBA teams
All 12 Women's National Basketball Association teams have a team of trained orthopedic surgeons and physicians providing care for them. -
Orthopedic activity heats up in the South: 8 moves in 2 months
Here are eight orthopedic practice openings, additions, affiliations and partnerships taking place in the South that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 19: -
4 orthopedic powerhouses go international
Several U.S.-based orthopedic powerhouses have taken their services overseas, providing care in countries including Ireland and Tanzania. -
2 CMS spine proposals to know
CMS is proposing two new developments in spine-related coding and payments, the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery said April 17. -
The trend that could define healthcare in 2024
Technology has the potential to have a major effect on the trajectory of healthcare in 2024. -
What 4 orthopedic, spine devicemaker CEOs are paid
Kevin Lobo and Joaquin Duato are among the highest-paid CEOs of orthopedic medtech companies. -
Dr. Keith Meister operates on Philadelphia Flyers player
Keith Meister, MD, operated on Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, the team said April 18.
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