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  1. ChatGPT on the best states for orthopedic surgeons

    ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot created by research laboratory OpenAI, is being used in healthcare for both practical and speculative applications. 
  2. OSHA investigating scaffolding collapse at Sanford Orthopedic Hospital

    On May 25, three construction workers were taken to the hospital following a scaffolding collapse at the site of the new Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Orthopedic Hospital. 
  3. Medtech accelerator Runway Healthcare launches 3rd orthopedic company

    Medtech accelerator Runway Healthcare is launching its third orthopedic startup company, Pace Medical, according to a May 28 report from PHL Inno.

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  1. 10 best hospitals in New York for outpatient hip, knee replacements

    In May, Healthgrades released its inaugural lists of the best hospitals for outpatient hip and knee replacements nationwide. Ten of those hospitals are in New York. 
  2. Aclarion partners with UK spine clinic

    Aclarion, which has brought on multiple spine and neurosurgeon advisers for its Nociscan platform, is partnering with The London Clinic and The London Spine Clinic in the U.K.
  3. Think Surgical's mini robotic system earns FDA clearance

    Think Surgical earned FDA 510(k) approval for its Tmini robotic system for total knee replacement, the company said May 30.
  4. Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics suffers patient data breach

    Knoxville-based Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics recently discovered a security incident that disrupted some system operations.

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  1. 5 sports medicine physician moves

    Here are five sports medicine specialists starting new positions that Becker's has reported on since April 14:
  2. 17 best hospitals in California for outpatient hip, knee replacements

    In May, Healthgrades released its inaugural lists of the best hospitals for outpatient hip and knee replacements nationwide. 
  3. Dr. John Dundon talks launching world's 1st smart knee implant

    In May, John Dundon, MD, chief of adult reconstruction at Morristown (N.J.) Medical Center, became the first orthopedic surgeon in New Jersey to perform a smart knee implant using PersonaIQ, the first and only smart knee implant for total knee replacement surgery. 
  4. 3 workers injured in scaffolding collapse at Sanford Health's new orthopedic hospital

    Three workers were taken to the hospital following a scaffolding collapse at the site of the new Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Orthopedic Hospital, according to a May 25 report from the Argus Leader. 
  1. 3 recent spine, orthopedic studies to know

    Here are three spine and orthopedic studies to know:
  2. 4 orthopedic projects costing $25M+

    Here are four orthopedic facilities under construction costing more than $25 million each.
  3. Physician advocacy group warns against Neuralink trials

    The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine on May 26 released a statement urging Elon Musk and his company Neuralink to pivot clinical trials for a brain implant.
  4. Elon Musk's Neuralink approved for human trials

    Elon Musk's Neuralink recieved FDA approval for human trials, according to a May 25 tweet.
  5. 3 robotic spine, orthopedic milestones

    Becker's reported on three spine and orthopedic surgeon robotic milestones since April 12.
  6. Dr. Kristi Hultman joins Orthopaedic Associates

    Orthopedic surgeon Kristi Hultman, MD, joined Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth (Minn.), according to a May 25 report by Duluth News Tribune.
  7. National Spine and Pain Centers chief medical officer joins Neuralace Medical advisory board

    Peter Staats, MD, chief medical officer of Rockville, Md.-based National Spine and Pain Centers, has joined Neuralace Medical's advisory board. 
  8. Dr. Theodore Blaine debuts Catalyst OrthoScience's new shoulder system

    Theodore Blaine, MD, performed the first cases with Catalyst OrthoScience's Catalyst Stemmed CSR TSA system for shoulder replacement, the medtech company said May 25.
  9. How many hours a week do orthopedic surgeons spend with patients?

    Orthopedic surgeons most commonly spend about 30 to 40 hours in an average week with patients, according to Medscape's 2023 "Orthopedist Compensation Report," published on May 24. 

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