Robotic surgery has been a hot topic in the field of musculoskeletal care over the last decade, as both orthopedic and spine robot technology continues to advance. 

Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has cut the ribbon on a new facility in Middletown, R.I. 

Concord, N.C.-based Atrium Health Cabarrus has earned the Gold Seal of Approval award from the Joint Commission's Spine Surgery Center of Excellence for a second consecutive year. 

Gwinnett, Ga.-based Northside Hospital has added a new orthopedic care location in Greensboro, Ga. 

OrthoAlliance joined SCA Health, a division of UnitedHealth Group, according to a Dec. 19 email shared with Becker's.

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Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports and Spine Center added multiple spine and orthopedic surgeons at its main location and ASCs in 2024.

Rajan Bhatt, MD, was named CEO of Phoenix-based OrthoArizona, according to a Dec. 19 news release.

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Columbus, Ohio-based Atreon Orthopedics has completed 10,000 rotator cuff repair surgeries with the use of its Rotium bioresorbable wick. 

Oklahoma City-based Integris Health has added Thomas Hsing, MD, to its orthopedic staff.

Craig Mintzer, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, performed arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Duncan McGuire, a forward for Orlando City SC.

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DISC Surgery Center at Thousand Oaks (Calif.) has added 10 spine and orthopedic surgeons to its medical team. 

Muncie-based Central Indiana Orthopedics has acquired its fifth Mako robot and surpassed 3,000 procedures using the technology, according to a Dec. 18 report from The Hamilton County Reporter.

Garrick Cason, MD, performed the first case with Camber Spine's Spira-A implant in the U.S., according to a Dec. 18 news release shared with Becker's.

Ed Tufaro, who was Rothman Orthopaedics' CEO, was named president and COO of Orthopedic Care Partners, the management services organization said Dec. 18.

Michael Boblitz will lead Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic starting Feb. 3, according to a Dec. 18 email shared with Becker's.

Meeker, Colo.-based Pioneers Medical Center now offers the TOPS system for lumbar spine surgery.

Beginning in 2025, the U.S. supply chain is expected to see two major shifts that could both raise costs and reduce supply availability for medical practices.