Orthopedic surgeon Thomas Murray, MD, has been selected for the 2020 Maine Athletic Trainer Association Service Award, the Portland Press Herald reports.
Author: Alan Condon
Five spine surgeons discuss the impact of COVID-19 on consolidation in the spine field.
Eleven spine and orthopedic device companies have appointed new CEOs so far this year:
Spinal implant manufacturer Life Spine began a clinical trial of its Prolift Lateral Expandable system July 7.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent for Happe Spine's PEEK technology, according to a July 8 report.
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A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that patient-reported pain at hospital discharge is linked to increased opioid use during the 90-day postoperative period.
Marc Buntaine on July 7 was appointed CEO of Synaptive Medical, a Toronto-based company that develops robotic surgical devices.
Seven spine and orthopedic practices have installed new CEOs so far this year:
Augmented reality-assisted spine surgery became a reality in June when two neurosurgeons from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore performed a pair of spine procedures with a new FDA-approved device.
Richmond-based OrthoVirginia has appointed John Phipps, MD, CEO July 6.