Becker’s Spine Review

Chicago-based Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital has tapped Erik King, MD, as division head of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. King will retain his current role as professor of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of…

Neurosurgeon Alan Chiang, MD, has joined the board of directors for clinical-stage medical biotechnology company NeOnc Technologies Holdings.  Dr. Chiang has expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, brain tumor treatment and biotechnology innovation, according to a March 25 news release. …

Gainesville, Fla.-based UF Health will provide healthcare services at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships, according to a March 25 report from local ABC affiliate WCJB. The championship is a track-and-field competition that brings in more than 3,700 Olympic-level athletes…

Aurora Spine earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its Aero facet fusion system, the devicemaker said March 25. Aero is a minimally invasive system for facet joint-related pain or instability in levels C2 to S1, according to a news release. It…

Grand Island, Neb.-based CHI Health Clinic Neurosurgery added neurosurgeon Lynn Mubita, MD, KGFW reported March 25.  Dr. Mubita’s expertise includes degenerative spinal diseases, brain and spine infections and other congenital anomalies.  She earned her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical…

Salt Lake City-based University of Utah has appointed Angela Wang, MD, as division chief of orthopedic hand surgery.  Dr. Wang has extensive experience in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery, according to a March 24 news release from the university. …

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health, the official healthcare provider for the Charlotte Hornets, has deepened its relationship with the team through an expanded multi-year partnership.  Through the deal, Novant will have naming rights over the Hornets’ new performance center, which will…

Baptist Health System has opened a new orthopedic clinic in Madison, Miss., according to a March 24 report from ABC affiliate WAPT. The facility totals 7,038 square feet, housing 12 exam rooms, on-site X-ray services and three physician offices. In…

Roger Härtl, MD, in partnership with the Tanzania Neurosurgery Project and Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute published a paper in Neurosurgical Focus tracking traumatic spinal cord injury patients in East Africa. Their study of 466 patients led to successful follow-ups in 40.6%…

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish was recently treated by Keith Meister, MD, for elbow inflammation before the start of the MLB season, according to a March 24 report from YardBarker. Mr. Darvish, a veteran on the team, will miss…