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Walk-in clinics, urgent care gain traction at orthopedic practices
Some healthcare companies are dedicated to providing urgent care for a range of injuries. But more practices and health systems are capitalizing on in-house orthopedic-specific walk-in services. -
5 medtech notes: Stryker, Medtronic and more
From new leadership and expansions, here are five key updates from spine and orthopedic devicemakers since Sept. 11. -
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center of Miami taps new surgeon
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center of Miami has added Tyler Kalbac, MD, to its team, according to a Sept. 18 report from Miami's Community News.
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FDA warns of increased fractures with Zimmer Biomet's hip system
The FDA issued a warning about the increased risk of thigh bone fractures post-surgery with the use of the Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System. -
Henry Ford Hospital becomes 1st in Michigan to use OnPoint AR spine surgery system
Surgeons at Detroit-based Henry Ford Hospital became the first in Michigan to perform spine surgery using OnPoint's AR Spine System. -
Christus Health to expand orthopedic care in Texas
Irving, Texas-based Christus Health is opening a new hospital facility in Beaumont, Texas, that will expand orthopedic care in the region, according to a Sept. 17 report from the Dallas Business Journal. -
The state primed for an orthopedic boom
Idaho ranked as the state with the fewest orthopedic surgeons per capita in 2023, with only 1.55 orthopedic surgeons per 100,000 people.
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Nexxt Spine launches modular cervical spine system
Nexxt Spine launched the Struxxure modular cervical system, according to a Sept. 18 news release. -
Discectomy performance similar in MIS, endoscopic approach
A study from Life Spine found that the company's endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion platform performed as well as a minimally invasive tubular approach. -
Dr. Ehsan Jazini reaches 100 Prodisc cervical disc replacements
Ehsan Jazini, MD, of Reston-based Virginia Spine Institute, completed his 100th cervical disc replacement using Prodisc's implants. -
Meet the Scoliosis Research Society's 2024-2025 board
Laurel Blakemore, MD, is president of the Scoliosis Research Society for the 2024-2025 term, according to a Sept. 17 news release.
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The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care taps 3 orthopedic providers
Bend, Ore.-based The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care has added three new orthopedic providers to its team. -
Baxter Health adds Dr. Nick Souder
Mountain Home, Ark.-based Baxter Health added Nick Souder, MD, to its orthopedics team. -
Obesity in medicine: 6 things to know
Treating patients with obesity can be difficult for all medical specialists, including orthopedic and spine surgeons. -
Eminent Spine pedicle screw secures FDA clearance
Eminent Spine's scoliosis deformity pedicle screw system, which consists of rods, polyaxial screws with set caps and cross connectors with locking screws, has earned FDA clearance. -
Stryker completes acquisition of AI company
Stryker completed its acquisition of care.ai, a virtual care company, according to a Sept. 17 news release. -
Endoscopic spine surgeons compete against learning curves
While endoscopic spine surgery is gaining more attention, a steep learning curve for the minimally invasive technique is holding back its adoption. -
Academy Orthopedics opens 2 new offices
Wayne, N.J.-based Academy Orthopedics, an affiliate of OrthoEast, is opening two new offices in Glen Ridge and West Orange, N.J., according to a Sept. 17 report from roi-nj.com. -
The world's best orthopedic hospitals in 2025: Newsweek
Newsweek has released its annual list of the world's best orthopedic hospitals, recognizing 150 facilities across the globe for 2025. -
The world's 50 best neurosurgery hospitals: Newsweek
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., was named the world's best hospital for neurosurgery on Newsweek's annual "The World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2025" list.
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