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  1. 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.
  2. ​EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region adds orthopedic surgeon

    EmergeOrtho-Triangle Region in Durham, N.C., added orthopedic surgeon Kyle Nappo, MD, the practice said Sept. 3.
  3. IU Health Physicians adds orthopedic trauma surgeon

    Dillon O'Neill, MD, joined Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health Physicians.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. 
  4. 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.
  1. 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.
  2. OrthoVirginia taps 2 new specialists

    Lynchburg-based OrthoVirginia has added spine surgeon Cameron Murphy, MD, and hip and knee replacement specialist Corey Resnick, MD. 
  3. Auburn athletics taps new head orthopedic surgeon

    Benton Emblom, MD, has been named as the head orthopedic surgeon for Auburn (Ala.) University athletics. 
  4. 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. 
  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.
  4. 12 spine surgeon moves in August

    Here are 12 spine surgeons who moved to new practices or added to their titles in August.
  5. '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. 
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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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