Author: Ariana Portalatin

The Genesis Healthcare System in Zanesville, Ohio, recently opened an orthopedic center, WHIZ, an NBC affiliate, reported Jan. 12. 

Shekar Kurpad, MD, PhD, has been named the founding director of a newly created neuroscience institute in Milwaukee, the Medical College of Wisconsin said Jan. 11.

Minneapolis-based Allina Health has added its third orthopedic robot at Mercy Hospital in Fridley, Minn., ABC Newspapers reported Jan. 10. 

Advanced Orthopedic Associates in Wichita, Kan., will break ground on a 47,000-square-foot building to expand care, The Wichita Eagle reported Jan. 10.

Medical device company Hand Biomechanics Lab recently launched a blade assembly device for use in endoscopic carpal tunnel release.

Stimwave Technologies, a developer of neurostimulation solutions for chronic pain relief, recently appointed Chris Valois as its first chief marketing and strategy officer.

Medical device company Incite Innovations has acquired spinal implant company NeuroStructures, OrthoSpineNews reported Jan. 7. 

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Cos. has partnered with Microsoft to expand its digital surgery ecosystem, the medical device company said Jan. 10.

Here are 10 physicians performing orthopedic surgery:

Elgin-based OrthoIllinois has promoted Anthony Brown to CEO, according to a Jan. 7 news release shared with Becker's.