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3 orthopedic robots to watch
Here are three orthopedic robots to watch in 2023: -
Surgeon becomes spine and orthopedic hospital's first patient
Hand surgeon Thomas Frazier, MD, was the first patient at The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. -
Meet the leaders of the top 3 orthopedic hospitals in Michigan
U.S. News & World Report has named its top 50 orthopedic hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including three hospitals in Michigan.
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Dr. Steven Jones joins North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center
Orthopedic surgeon Steven Jones, MD, is joining the team at North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center in Hammond, La. -
2 Campbell Clinic surgeons win orthopedic research award
Quin Throckmorton, MD, and Tyler Brolin, MD, orthopedic surgeons with Memphis, Tenn.-based Campbell Clinic won the Neer award for their shoulder and elbow research. -
5 orthobiologics updates
Here are five developments in orthopedic regenerative medicine since July 11. -
Woman injured during spine surgery wins $1.1M settlement
A woman whose bowel was perforated during spine surgery won a $1.1 million settlement, the New Jersey Law Journal reported Aug. 11.
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19 orthopedic rising stars in 2023: Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly's "2023 Rising Stars" list recognizes early-career physicians across several specialities — including orthopedics — for their accomplishments. -
What 5 orthopedic surgeons, leaders are most focused on for the rest of 2023
Launching new programs, practice growth and navigating post-COVID challenges are among some of the top priorities for orthopedic surgeons and industry leaders this year. -
Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma adds 3 orthopedic surgeons
Advanced Orthopedics of Oklahoma, based in Tusla, is adding three surgeons to its orthopedic team, according to an Aug. 10 report by ABC affiliate News Channel 8 Tulsa. -
'It comes to the point where you can't save': Why Rothman left bundled payments
In 2018, Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute dropped out of Medicare bundled payments for hip and knee replacements, and the practice's experience reflects broader issues in the healthcare landscape.
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4 recent spine device approvals
Here are four spine device approvals since June 1: -
Dr. Neal ElAttrache operates on Buffalo Bills player
Neal ElAttrache, MD, performed reconstructive knee surgery on Nyheim Hines, a player for the Buffalo Bills, on Aug. 8. -
Nemours Children’s Health hospital names orthopedic chair
Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley in Wilmington, named Suken Shah, MD, as The Shands/MacEwen Endowed chair of orthopedics and chair of the orthopedic surgery department. -
6 recent orthopedic leadership moves
Here are six orthopedic leadership appointments since July 17. -
ZimVie's new Mobi-C disc earns FDA approval
ZimVie earned FDA approval for its new version of the Mobi-C cervical disc, the devicemaker said Aug. 10. -
How hospital, spine practice competition is playing out in 4 regions
Four spine surgeons discuss the competition between private practices and hospitals in their markets. -
Dr. James Voos performs knee surgery on 2 Cleveland Browns players
James Voos, MD, performed arthroscopic knee surgery on Alex Wright and Isaiah Thomas, two players for the Cleveland Browns, on Aug. 8 at University Hospitals in Cleveland. -
Illinois college launches diversity in orthopedics initiative
Urbana-based Carle Illinois College of Medicine students are partnering with the Perry Initiative, a national group focused on inspiring women to join orthopedic surgery. -
2 MLB players having spine surgery
Here are two MLB pitchers who had spine surgery in August:
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