Author: Ariana Portalatin

VySpine has been given FDA 510(k) clearance for its posterior cervical thoracic system, the medical device company said Jan. 6. 

Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine's new chief of orthopedic oncology and four more orthopedic surgeons joined new practices or assumed new titles in December:

Despite dealing with supply chain challenges and staffing issues amid COVID-19, EmergeOrtho has continued to grow its practice with new services and technology.

Effective leadership and a team mindset will continue to be crucial at orthopedic practices, particularly as the field continues to deal with COVID-19, according to André Blom, CEO of Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone and Joint Institute.

Spinal Simplicity's Minuteman implant device was recently granted indication for treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis by the FDA, the medical device company said Dec. 17.

The shrinking pool of independent physicians is contributing to rising costs in care for patients, while low reimbursement from CMS is placing an increasing burden on providers, according to Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD.

The new orthopedics chair at Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network and four more orthopedic surgeons joined new practices or assumed new titles in November:

The chief of shoulder surgery at Vanderbilt Sports Medicine Medical Center, and nine other orthopedic surgeons to know:

The new CEO of a medical technology company and four more orthopedic surgeons who joined new practices or assumed new titles in October:

The second vice president of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, and nine other orthopedic surgeons to know: