Today's Top 20 Stories
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5 orthopedic, spine leaders who retired in 2022, 2023
From a major practice cofounder to a devicemaker CFO, here are five major orthopedic and spine retirements since June of 2022. -
UPMC adds new orthopedic unit
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has opened a new orthopedic unit at its UPMC Lititz, Pa., location, according to a Jan. 7 report from WGAL. -
Dr. William Hutchinson operates on professional soccer star
William Hutchinson, MD, a surgeon at the Pacific Coast Hernia Center in Santa Monica, Calif., performed a procedure to repair an entrapped hip nerve on professional soccer player Matt Miazga.
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Synchron's brain implant effective in 4 patients: study
A clinical trial from Synchron found the medtech company's brain implant was effective for long-term use in four patients with severe paralysis. -
2 court cases involving orthopedic devicemakers
Becker's reported on two lawsuits and verdicts involving orthopedic devicemakers since Dec. 1. -
Wisconsin orthopedic surgeon sanctioned in patient's death
An orthopedic surgeon with Madison, Wis.-based UW Health has been sanctioned after a patient died during shoulder surgery, according to the state medical board. -
Remembering 6 spine, orthopedic surgeons who died in 2022
Becker's has reported on six spine and orthopedic surgeons who died in 2022.
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WellSpan Health to relocate orthopedic services in Pennsylvania
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is relocating its orthopedic services in Hanover, Pa. -
Dr. Rohan Lall performs 1st solo SynerFuse procedure
Rohan Lall, MD, was the first to use SynerFuse's spinal implant in a solo procedure, the medtech company said Nov. 9. -
Xtant Medical appoints COO
Xtant Medical named Mark Schallenberger as COO, the spine devicemaker said Jan. 9. -
Exactech knee implant caused premature degradation, lawsuit says
A New York woman is suing orthopedic devicemaker Exactech, alleging the company knew about issues with its Optetrak total knee implant.
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Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Eberhart retires after 36 years
Robert Eberhart, MD, of Portsmouth, N.H.-based Atlantic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine retired, according to a Jan. 4 announcement shared by the The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. -
Big Sky Medical acquires medical buildings housing orthopedic practice, ASC
Big Sky Medical has acquired a property in Modesto, Calif., housing an orthopedic practice and an ASC, the company said Jan. 6. -
OrthoPediatrics expands global presence
OrthoPediatrics has established a direct sales organization in Germany that began operations Jan. 1 to expand the medical equipment manufacturer's global presence. -
Emergency department at St. Francis to close ahead of transition to orthopedic hospital
Charleston W.Va.-based Saint Francis Hospital's emergency department will close Feb. 1 as the facility transitions to an orthopedic hospital, WCHS reported Jan. 6. -
Single-use arthroscope earns FDA clearance
Pristine Surgical's single-use arthroscope, Summit, earned FDA clearance, the devicemaker said Jan. 5. -
Private equity's growth in orthopedics leads to cost, quality concerns
As private equity investment continues to branch out in the orthopedic industry, some are worried the trend comes at a cost to patient quality and spending, Kaiser Health News reported Jan. 6. -
Assure Holdings acquires intraoperative neuromonitoring company serving 5 surgeons
Assure Holdings has acquired the assets of Neuroprotect Neuromonitoring, another intraoperative neuromonitoring company. -
Montecito Medical acquires Indianapolis building with orthopedic center
Montecito Medical acquired the medical office building housing the Midwest Center for Joint Replacement in Indianapolis. -
Dr. Michelle Carlson operates on Detroit Pistons' Marvin Bagley III
Michelle Carlson, MD, operated on the Detroit Pistons' Marvin Bagley, III, The Detroit Free Press reported Jan. 5.
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