Author: Alan Condon

Springfield, Ill.-based HSHS Medical Group added orthopedic and sports medicine specialist Scott Urch, MD, to its medical team, reports Effingham Daily News.

Camden Burns, MD, is a spine surgeon at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis and an assistant professor in the department of orthopedic surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. 

Here are five key developments in stem cell treatments for spine and orthopedics.

Fuse Medical launched Sterizo, a new total knee replacement system.

SurGenTec received FDA clearance for its Alara neuro access needle kit.

Yvette Rooks, MD, was appointed as the new director of sports medicine for University of Maryland in College Park, reports CBS Baltimore.

Bay City, Mich.-based McLaren Bay Region opened a new medical facility in Midland, Mich., reports Midland Daily News.

Orange City, Fla.-based Advent Fish Memorial is providing TrackX technology for spine procedures, reports The West Volusia Beacon.

Neurosurgeon Michael Burke, MD, removed a tumor in a pediatric patient using endoscopic clipping and artery cauterization, reports Rio Grande Guardian.

Plymouth (Mass.) Bay Orthopedic Associates added orthopedic spine surgeon Aaron Beck, MD, to its staff, reports Wicked Local Plymouth.