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Theradaptive earns additional FDA OK for OsteoAdapt spine study
Theradaptive earned the FDA's investigational device exemption approval to broaden its clinical research for the OsteoAdapt SP implant, the company said Dec. 10. -
UNC Health Pardee to launch orthopedic group
UNC Health Pardee in Hendersonville, N.C., formed a wholly owned orthopedic group, according to a Dec. 10 news release. -
15 spine studies to know in 2024
From cost-effectiveness of procedures to disc replacement outcomes, researchers published multiple findings about spine surgery in 2024.
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Stryker suffers data breach: 6 things to know
Medical technology company Stryker experienced a data breach, according to an article from law firm Console and Associates published by JD Supra on Dec. 9. -
8 athletes suffering from spine injuries in 2024
Here are eight major athletes who have suffered spine injuries during their 2024 sports season: -
5 key insights from Alex Vaccaro in 2024
Alexander Vaccaro, MD, PhD, president of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, shared his expertise with Becker's on topics including artificial intelligence and spine robots. -
6 layoffs shaking up the orthopedic industry in 2024
Smith+Nephew recently became the latest major orthopedics company to announce layoffs in 2024, sharing plans to cut 150 jobs in Memphis, Tenn.
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Hospital for Special Surgery in 2024: 13 notes
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City had a strong 2024 with bolstered leadership and growth. -
How Apple broke into spine, orthopedic care in 2024
Throughout 2024, technology giant Apple has played a role in several orthopedic and spine surgeries in a number of ways. For example, in February 2024, Robert Masson, MD, became the first spine surgeon to use Apple's Vision Pro into the operating room. -
Monmouth Medical Center, Seaview Orthopaedics launch free joint replacement program
Long Branch, N.J.-based Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, and Seaview Orthopaedics, a partner practice of RWJBarnabas Health, have provided free joint replacements to two patients through the Operation Walk initiative. -
OrthoSC adds interventional pain physician
OrthoSC in Myrtle Beach, S.C., added interventional pain medicine physician Scott Mayhew, MD.
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17 orthopedic CEO, president appointments in 2024
Here are 17 leaders that were tapped for CEO or president roles at major orthopedic practices and organizations throughout 2024: -
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in 2024: 11 notes
From leading new innovations and growing its footprint, Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute saw several key developments in 2024. -
OrthoIndy names COO, CNO
OrthoIndy appointed two C-suite leaders to its team, the practice said Dec. 9. -
Endoscopic spine's remaining questions
Endoscopic spine surgery is poised to play an increasing role in patient care, but questions about dominating techniques and payer responses remain, Brandon Hirsch, MD, said. -
Hospital for Special Surgery study finds high accuracy in AR, robotic spine navigation
Augmented reality and robot-assisted spine surgery both yielded high precision in pedicle screw placement, a study out of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery found. -
Yale New Haven Hospital hits construction milestone on neuroscience center
Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital marked the topping off of the upcoming Adams Neurosciences Center, according to a Dec. 5 news release. -
Velys used in its first unicompartmental knee replacement
Johnson & Johnson's Velys robot has been used in unicompartmental knee replacements for the first time, according to a Dec. 5 LinkedIn post. -
5 spine, orthopedic leadership moves
There have been five key leadership appointments in the spine and orthopedic sphere during the first week of December. -
Anthem BCBS walks back plan to issue time limits on anesthesia: 8 notes
On Nov. 1, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced changes to its anesthesia reimbursement policies in Connecticut, New York and Missouri that would place time limits on anesthesia care.
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