Since its launch in 2017, Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS spine robot has been used in almost 30,000 procedures as adoption continues across the spine industry.

The new head of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and three more orthopedic surgeon leadership appointments since July 1:

Key notes on medical technology giant Stryker's moves reported by Becker's from Feb. 10 to June 12:

An orthopedic physician will have to face a lawsuit over allegations he failed to diagnose cancer in a patient's leg, according to the Texas Court of Appeals.

Roper St. Francis hospital in Charleston, S.C., added a spine and neurosurgery program in May, NBC affiliate Count on News 2 reported July 21.

ThedaCare and Neuroscience Group, both based in Neenah, Wis., are opening a new comprehensive medical center specializing in orthopedics, spine and pain care. 

Two of the biggest drawbacks of legacy spine robots are their size and cost, but one newly formed spine company has launched a system that it argues is more suited to ASCs and hospitals with small operating rooms.

Rajiv Puri, MD, of Bradley, Ill.-based Oak Orthopedics, performed the first smart knee replacement in the greater Chicago area on June 20.

Richard Berger, MD, of Chicago-based Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, created a telehealth program for total joint replacement patients.

From a notable stem cell study to newly launched products, here are eight updates in regenerative orthopedic medicine:

Spineway acquired France-based Spine Innovations, a company specializing in cervical and lumbar disc prostheses.

Orthopedic surgeon Ed McDevitt, MD, was inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's hall of fame.

Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic will have to face trial on some accusations that the practice violated the False Claims Act through kickback-related Medicare and Medicaid claims, according to an order from Georgia's Middle District court.

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger has partnered with Excelerate to create savings for patients by using a physician-engagement sourcing model for surgical supplies.

A novel reverse hip implant system shows promise in boosting hip stability after total replacement surgery, orthopedic device company Hip Innovation Technology said July 20.

The first awake spinal fusion with Wenzel Spine's VariLift-LX interbody implant has been completed, the company said in a July 21 news release. 

Carrum Health is partnering with Cleveland Clinic Weston (Fla.) Hospital to expand complex joint and spine care to members in Florida.

Reflecting on the first half of 2022, two orthopedic surgeons told Becker's their proudest achievements so far.

Douglas Crowther, DO, completed his 100th robot-assisted procedure in under one year using ExcelsiusGPS technology.

New data on an augmented reality surgical system and four more updates from spine medtech companies in the last week: