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Christopher Klifto, MD, performed the first arthroplasty case using the Cori shoulder robot, Smith+Nephew said in a March 5 LinkedIn post. The Cori shoulder system is a handheld device that supports robotic execution, including humeral cut and glenoid prep. Dr.…
Stabilization, unity and staying humble define how John Crockarell, MD, is leading Campbell Clinic in 2026. Dr. Crockarell was named chief of staff of the Memphis, Tenn.-based practice in January. Although the practice has a prominent place in the region’s…
Spine surgeon Todd Albert, MD, was named chief medical officer for Legent Health, an owner and operator of orthopedic ASCs and surgical hospitals. Dr. Albert has more than 20 years of executive, clinical and academic leadership, according to a March…
John Deegan, DO, performed his first case using Globus Medical’s Reflect scoliosis correction system, according to a March 4 LinkedIn post. Reflect is designed to treat progressive idiopathic scoliosis. It uses a flexible cord to enable correction through growth modulation…
Casey Davidson, MD, of the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee in Franklin, performed the state’s first case using Intrinsic Therapeutics’ new 6mm Barricaid narrow anchor, according to a March 5 LinkedIn post. The new version of the narrow anchor…
James Womack, MD, completed the first surgery in the world using Think Surgical’s Tmini miniature robotic system in combination with the Stryker Triathlon knee system. The new knee replacement procedure aims to expand implant compatibility and improve surgical accuracy, efficiency…
MaineHealth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Belfast, Maine, has added Zethariah Zielinski, DO. Dr. Zielinski is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in anterior hip replacements, according to a March 4 news release from MaineHealth. He will perform anterior hip replacements…
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana has partnered with Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and Franciscan Health’s Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Carmel to create a narrow orthopedic network that the insurer says can cut costs for joint replacement and…
Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach,Fla., has completed its first robotic-assisted total knee replacement using Johnson & Johnson’s Velys robot. The procedure was performed by orthopedic surgeon Brian Hatten, MD, of the Orthopedic Clinic in Daytona Beach, according to…
The Baton Rouge-based Spine Center of Louisiana has completed the city’s first Barricaid procedure, a technique designed to reduce the risk of reherniation following discectomy surgery. Orthopedic spine surgeon Kevin McCarthy, MD, performed the procedure using the Barricaid annular closure…
