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5 hospitals, health systems adding orthopedic robots in 3 weeks
Here are five hospitals and health systems adding spine and orthopedic robots that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 29: -
Exactech's implant troubles continue in 2024
Since orthopedic devicemaker Exactech began recalling hip, knee and ankle implants in 2021, the company has faced a wave of lawsuits from patients. Now, the FDA has issued a new warning regarding the company's shoulder joint replacement system. -
Zimmer Biomet's orthobiologics acquisition: 1 year later
In February, Zimmer Biomet closed on the acquisition of orthobiologics company Embody for $155 million. Embody focuses on soft tissue healing, and its portfolio includes the Tapestry biointegrative implant for tendon healing and Tapestry RC implant for rotator cuff repair.
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Cost of total hip replacement in the 30 largest US cities
Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio. are the most expensive cities in the U.S. to undergo total hip replacement surgery, according to Healthcare Bluebook, which helps patients shop for affordable care in their area. -
Spine leaders question insurer's cervical arthrodesis policy
Aetna's reimbursement policy for structural allografts in cervical arthrodesis is concerning two leaders at the International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery. -
5 LGBTQ+ orthopedic surgeons to know
Orthopedic surgery is one of the least diverse medical specialties with regards to women, people of color and LGBTQ+ surgeons. Organizations such as Pride Ortho are working to change that. -
Stryker's big 2023
From the launch of new orthopedic applications to new executive leader nominations and appointments, it has been a big year for medtech company Stryker.
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St. Joseph Hospital uses $2M donation on orthopedic robot
Bangor, Maine-based St. Joseph Hospital has received a $2 million donation to boost its orthopedic program, according to a Jan. 18 report from the Bangor Daily News. -
The trends orthopedic surgeons hope disappear in 2024
Some healthcare trends are best left in the past. -
7 things to know about Stryker's CEO
Kevin Lobo began his tenure as Stryker's CEO in 2012. Here are seven things to know about him: -
ChoiceSpine shuffles leadership roles
ChoiceSpine's founders and co-Presidents Marty Altshuler and Rick Henson are now executive advisors of the company after 18 years, according to a Jan. 18 news release.
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Dr. Keith Meister performs shoulder surgery on Houston Astros pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Kendall Graveman, a pitcher for the Houston Astros in Dallas. -
North Country Orthopaedic Group files lawsuit against unidentified cyberhackers, has stolen data returned
In November, Watertown, N.Y.-based North Country Orthopaedic Group filed a lawsuit against John Doe and Jane Doe, unidentified cyberattackers who stole confidential patient information in an August data breach, alongside Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and Carthage Area Hospital. -
UConn Health spine institute to welcome 1st patients
The Brain and Spine Institute at UConn Health in West Hartford is gradually opening its new building in Farmington, Conn. -
Osso virtual reality training academy adds 5 orthopedic modules
Immersive surgical training program company Osso VR has added five new orthopedic training modules to its Osso Academy, a virtual reality medical training library. -
Augusta Health adds Rosa system for knee replacements
Fisherville, Va.-based Augusta Health has added Zimmer Biomet's Rosa knee system for joint replacements. -
Centinel Spine sees disc replacement sales soar 56% in Q4
Centinel Spine saw significant growth in its total disc replacement revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a Jan. 18 news release. -
FDA issues warning on Exactech shoulder system packaging
The FDA has issued a patient safety alert regarding Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices manufactured by Exactech between 2004 and August 2021 due to a defect with the packaging. -
Washington University Orthopedics, BJC extend partnership with Blues
St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare and Washington University Orthopedics extended their longtime partnership extension with the St. Louis Blues of the NHL. -
Summit Orthopedics to build 80K-square-foot facility
Woodbury, Minn.-based Summit Orthopedics is planning to begin construction on a new facility in Plymouth, Minn., at a formal Prudential Insurance campus, according to a Jan. 17 report from Finance & Commerce.
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