Here are five orthopedic practices to know:

A group of surgeons, physicians and EMS clinicians who have responded to six mass shootings in the last five years have prepared response guidelines for providers. 

Neurosurgeon Matthew Moore, MD, has joined Marcus Neuroscience Institute in Boca Raton, Fla.,, which is part of Baptist Health, South Florida Hospital News reported July 22.

Bozeman, Mont.-based Bridger Orthopedic received Center of Excellence designation, CBS affiliate KBZK reported July 23.

CMS and insurers are recognizing spine and orthopedic technologies by creating CPT codes and coverage policies. These actions pave the way for patient access to those devices. 

Lori Pagan has been named CEO of Orthopaedics NorthEast in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Since its launch in 2017, Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS spine robot has been used in almost 30,000 procedures as adoption continues across the spine industry.

The new head of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and three more orthopedic surgeon leadership appointments since July 1:

Key notes on medical technology giant Stryker's moves reported by Becker's from Feb. 10 to June 12:

An orthopedic physician will have to face a lawsuit over allegations he failed to diagnose cancer in a patient's leg, according to the Texas Court of Appeals.

Roper St. Francis hospital in Charleston, S.C., added a spine and neurosurgery program in May, NBC affiliate Count on News 2 reported July 21.

ThedaCare and Neuroscience Group, both based in Neenah, Wis., are opening a new comprehensive medical center specializing in orthopedics, spine and pain care. 

Two of the biggest drawbacks of legacy spine robots are their size and cost, but one newly formed spine company has launched a system that it argues is more suited to ASCs and hospitals with small operating rooms.

Rajiv Puri, MD, of Bradley, Ill.-based Oak Orthopedics, performed the first smart knee replacement in the greater Chicago area on June 20.

Richard Berger, MD, of Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, created a telehealth program for total joint replacement patients.

From a notable stem cell study to newly launched products, here are eight updates in regenerative orthopedic medicine:

Spineway acquired France-based Spine Innovations, a company specializing in cervical and lumbar disc prostheses.

Orthopedic surgeon Ed McDevitt, MD, was inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's hall of fame.

Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic will have to face trial on some accusations that the practice violated the False Claims Act through kickback-related Medicare and Medicaid claims, according to an order from Georgia's Middle District court.

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger has partnered with Excelerate to create savings for patients by using a physician-engagement sourcing model for surgical supplies.