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Dr. Terrence Crowder performs world's 1st surgery using Innosys implant
Terrence Crowder, MD, a surgeon in Mesa, Ariz., has performed the inaugural surgery using Innosys' UniSpace 3D printed Ti standalone device, according to an Aug. 27 LinkedIn post. -
EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region adds orthopedic surgeon
EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region in Durham, N.C., added orthopedic surgeon Kyle Nappo, MD, the practice said Sept. 3. -
IU Health Physicians adds orthopedic trauma surgeon
Dillon O'Neill, MD, joined Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health Physicians.
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The Orthopedic Clinic opens new facility
The Orthopedic Clinic based in Daytona Beach, Fla., opened a new facility in the city, according to a Sept. 2 news release. -
Minnesota patient wins billing dispute with ASC following knee replacement
Stu Erck, of Monticello, Minn.,has been refunded for his knee replacement procedure after filing a grievance with UnitedHealthcare for overbilling, according to an Aug. 30 report from The Minnesota Star Tribune. -
Maxx Orthopedics gets FDA nod for knee revision system
Maxx Orthopedics has earned FDA clearance for its Freedom Titan PCK revision knee system and entered into a strategic partnership with Unik Orthopedics. -
Modern Foot & Ankle acquires Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center
Lutz, Fla.-based Modern Foot & Ankle has acquired Sarasota-based Florida Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center.
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Dr. Kenneth Akizuki to operate on Chicago White Sox pitcher
Kenneth Akizuki, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Chicago White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe on Sept. 7. -
OrthoVirginia taps 2 new specialists
Lynchburg-based OrthoVirginia has added spine surgeon Cameron Murphy, MD, and hip and knee replacement specialist Corey Resnick, MD. -
Auburn athletics taps new head orthopedic surgeon
Benton Emblom, MD, has been named as the head orthopedic surgeon for Auburn (Ala.) University athletics. -
OrthoVirginia to close, relocate 2 care sites
Lynchburg-based OrthoVirginia is closing locations in Midlothian and Richmond, Va., and relocating to a new facility in Westchester, Va., according to an Aug. 29 LinkedIn post.
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Patient receives $1.25M in spinal cord stimulator case
A 61-year-old man who suffered complications after having a spinal cord stimulator implanted will get $1.25 million in a settlement, New Jersey Law Journal reported Aug. 30. -
The best opportunity for spine surgeon growth
Spine surgeon Arthur Jenkins, III, MD, has been in private practice since 2017 after being employed for more than a decade, and he still finds new opportunities to sharpen his skills. -
How 2 leading spine programs stay ahead
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai are considered leaders in spine surgery on the East and West Coasts. -
12 spine surgeon moves in August
Here are 12 spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in August. -
'A step backwards': UnitedHealthcare prior authorization requirements for PT face scrutiny
Effective Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare will begin requiring prior authorization for physical therapy services performed in multidisciplinary offices and outpatient hospital settings. -
Medacta, Think Surgical launch knee replacement partnership
The Medacta Group has partnered with orthopedic robot manufacturer Think Surgical to provide its robotic, wireless hand-held TMINI miniature robotic system for total knee replacement surgery supporting both GMK Sphere and GMK SpheriKA, a knee implant designed specifically for kinematic alignment. -
Florida State University, Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic hire joint orthopedic research assistant
Florida State University’s Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic have hired a joint assistant director of orthopedics and sports medicine research as part of a new FSU Health initiative. -
Dr. Anthony Sorkin joins Indiana Orthopedic Institute
Anthony Sorkin, MD, a board certified orthopedic trauma surgeon, has joined Indianapolis-based Indiana Orthopedic Institute, according to an Aug. 29 LinkedIn post from the organization. -
Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates taps CEO
Charlotte, N.C.-based Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates has added Troy Bouzakis as its next CEO, according to an Aug. 29 report from the Charlotte Business Journal.
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