Author: Ariana Portalatin

Boston-based Mass General Brigham has appointed Augustus Mazzocca, MD, its first medical director of sports medicine. 

Medical device company Sure Retractors will showcase its new cervical and mini-open retractor during the Becker's Healthcare 19th annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference June 16-18. 

A Colorado neurosurgeon recently completed the first tumor biopsy in the state using Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS Cranial Solutions technology.

As designs improve and the cost advantages become clear, patients and providers may in the future choose artificial disc replacements over other kinds of surgeries, according to Jack Zigler, MD. 

Here are 10 physicians performing orthopedic surgery:

Here are five spine practices to know: 

CTL Amedica was recently granted FDA 510(k) clearance for its Navigation Instrument System. 

Andrew Kokkino, MD, recently completed his 100th robotic-assisted spine surgery with the ExcelsiusGPS robot in Springfield, Ore. 

Sravisht Iyer, MD, recently completed his 100th robotic-assisted spine surgery with the ExcelsiusGPS robot in New York City.

An Illinois practice recognized as one of the top specialty programs in the country and four other orthopedic practices to know: