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Apple Vision Pro used in its 1st Brazilian orthopedic surgery
Bruno Gobbato, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Jaraguá Hospital in Brazil, has become the first surgeon in the country to use the Apple Vision Pro during a shoulder arthroscopy, according to an April 19 report from 9to5Mac. -
The medtech giants dominating orthopedics
Here are five medtech companies making waves in orthopedics: -
New Mexico hospital severs ties with Nexus Health orthopedic surgeons
Tensions are rising after Santa Fe, N.M.-based Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center revoked privileges for two orthopedic physicians and three pain specialists with Santa Fe-based Nexus Health, The Santa Fe New Mexican reported April 20.
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Former Harbor-UCLA Medical Center orthopedic surgeon was fired: Report
Los Angeles County's Harbor-UCLA Medical Center fired an orthopedic surgeon accused of misconduct and failure to disclose medical device payments, The Daily Bruin reported April 21. -
AI is 'an essential part of spine': 3 surgeon insights
Artificial intelligence in healthcare has made great strides despite some concerns about the technology. -
Virginia physician completes region's 1st SI joint fusion
Raj Sureja, MD, an interventional pain management specialist at Orthopaedic & Spine Center in Newport News, Va., performed the first sacroiliac joint fusion in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., region with the PainTEQ LinQ SI Joint Stabilization System. -
Meet the head team physicians for all 12 WNBA teams
All 12 Women's National Basketball Association teams have a team of trained orthopedic surgeons and physicians providing care for them.
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Orthopedic activity heats up in the South: 8 moves in 2 months
Here are eight orthopedic practice openings, additions, affiliations and partnerships taking place in the South that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 19: -
4 orthopedic powerhouses go international
Several U.S.-based orthopedic powerhouses have taken their services overseas, providing care in countries including Ireland and Tanzania. -
2 CMS spine proposals to know
CMS is proposing two new developments in spine-related coding and payments, the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery said April 17. -
The trend that could define healthcare in 2024
Technology has the potential to have a major effect on the trajectory of healthcare in 2024.
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What 4 orthopedic, spine devicemaker CEOs are paid
Kevin Lobo and Joaquin Duato are among the highest-paid CEOs of orthopedic medtech companies. -
Dr. Keith Meister operates on Philadelphia Flyers player
Keith Meister, MD, operated on Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, the team said April 18. -
New spine codes to further clarify back pain
New updates in the family of ICD-10-CM codes will provide further specifications for back pain. -
Highest-paying cities, regions for orthopedic surgeons
The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md., area is the highest-paying metropolitan region for orthopedic surgeons, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
How 3 orthopedic surgeons prepare for a busy day
For some orthopedic surgeons, an upcoming busy day could mean getting extra sleep, prepping materials the night before and making the most out of each minute at the office. -
Where orthopedic surgeons stand on private equity
Orthopedic surgeons are somewhat divided when it comes to their outlook on private equity in healthcare, with some believing it brings many benefits, while others are a bit more tentative. -
What's going on in spinal tech?
Here are 10 developments in the world of spinal technology: -
Synthetic devices vs. bone grafts: How complication rates compare in spinal fusions
Synthetic interbody devices and traditional bone grafts have similar complication rates, but pseudarthrosis can be more common in patients with allografts, according to a study in the May issue of Spine. -
Meet the 58 medical providers heading to the 2024 Olympic Games
Thirty United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee sports medicine staff members and 28 additional medical professionals will travel with Team USA to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
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