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  1. 7 things to know about Capital Ortho

    Claire Wallace -
    Flowood, Miss.-based Capital Ortho has been providing care to Mississippi residents for 30 years. Here are seven things to know about the practice: 

  2. King's Daughters Medical Center, Capital Ortho partner to open new clinic

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    King's Daughters Medical Center and Capital Ortho partnered to open Capital Ortho at KDMC in Brookhaven, Miss. 

  3. Altus Spine's pedicle screw system used in 1st complex deformity case

    Carly Behm -
    Altus Spine's Monaco pedicle screw system was used in its first complex deformity case at New York City-based NYU Medical Center, the devicemaker said Feb. 2.

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  1. Meet the spine, orthopedic surgeons behind the 2023 Super Bowl

    Carly Behm -
    The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will face off Feb. 12 in Super Bowl LVII.

  2. Dr. Kern Singh promoted to associate director of spine at Rush University Medical Center

    Carly Behm -
    Kern Singh, MD, was named associate director of the spine division at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

  3. How hospitals, practices are bolstering outpatient orthopedic programs in 2023

    Claire Wallace -
    Orthopedic procedures are increasingly shifting to outpatient and ASC settings as big name providers open new outpatient facilities and ASCs acquire new artificial intelligence. 

  4. Kleiner Device Labs' interbody system sees progress in 1st cases

    Carly Behm -
    In the first dozen cases using Kleiner Device Labs' KG Surge interbody system, surgeons could deliver an average 12cc of bone graft, the devicemaker said Feb. 7.

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  1. Wisconsin hospital names orthopedic surgeon as chief of staff

    Carly Behm -
    Jason Habeck, MD, was promototed to Watertown (Wis.) Regional Medical Center's chief of staff.

  2. HCA Florida hospital unveils newly renovated orthopedic, spine unit

    Claire Wallace -
    HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital held a ribbon-cutting for its newly renovated surgical, orthopedic and spine unit, according to a Feb. 7 report from The Gabber.

  3. Dr. Richard Makowiec named chief surgical officer of Synergy Health Partners

    Carly Behm -
    Richard Makowiec, MD, will join Synergy Health Partners as chief surgical officer, the company said Feb. 7.

  4. Artificial intelligence to be more prolific across Stryker

    Claire Wallace -
    Orthopedic devicemaker Stryker plans to significantly increase its presence in the artificial intelligence space, CEO Kevin Lobo shared in a Feb. 6 television interview with Fox Business. 

  1. Ossio launches 1st non-permanent orthopedic fixation staple

    Claire Wallace -
    Orthopedic fixation technology company Ossio has launched the world's first non-permanent compression staple for orthopedic fixation, the Ossiofiber Compression Staples. 

  2. Corentec names Michael Son executive vice president

    Claire Wallace -
    Orthopedic device manufacturer Corentec has named Michael Son as its executive vice president to lead its sales and business development in North and South America, according to a Feb. 7 report from CityBiz.

  3. New York hospital named center of excellence for spine surgery

    Claire Wallace -
    Rome (N.Y.) Memorial Hospital has been named a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, according to a Feb. 6 report from NBC affiliate WKTV. 

  4. Dr. Luke Macyszyn advises on Barbie doll with scoliosis

    Carly Behm -
    Luke Macyszyn, MD, of Newport Beach, DISC Sports & Spine Center, collaborated with the Barbie brand to develop a doll with scoliosis. 

  5. The continuing development of sports medicine: Q&A with Dr. Peter Millett

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Peter Millett, MD, is a partner of The Steadman Clinic, based in Vail, Colo., and a specialist in shoulder surgeries and sports medicine. 

  6. Neurosurgeon completes Oklahoma's 1st robotic-assisted sacroiliac fusion

    Ariana Portalatin -
    An Oklahoma neurosurgeon recently completed the state's first robotic-assisted sacroiliac fusion.

  7. Specialty Orthopedic Group adds urgent care clinic; expands, relocates 2 other locations

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Specialty Orthopedic Group opened the SOG Urgent Care Clinic in Tupelo, Miss.

  8. Penn Highlands Healthcare adds 2 new orthopedic surgeons

    Claire Wallace -
    Clearfield, Pa.-based Penn Highlands Healthcare has added two new board-certified orthopedic surgeons, David Sheba, DO, and Justin Sheba, DO, to its medical staff, according to a Feb. 6 report from The Daily Courier. 

  9. Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma names CEO

    Carly Behm -
    Thomas Fondren is the new CEO of Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma in Tulsa, the practice said Feb. 6.

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