Author: Carly Behm

Foundation Surgical’s NavLock lateral lumbar disc prep instruments earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance for use with Medtronic’s O-arm and StealthStation, according to an April 16 LinkedIn post. The NavLock system offers real-time navigation for every step of discectomy, and Foundation…

CarboFix’s CarboClear hybrid posterior screw system earned 510(k) clearance from the FDA. The system is cleared for use across indications including oncology, degenerative conditions, trauma, revision surgery and infections, according to an April 14 news release shared with Becker’s. It…

A diversified marketing strategy is more important than ever to meet the varying behaviors of spine patients, said Daniel Goldberg, senior vice president of sales and growth at United Musculoskeletal Partners. Mr. Goldberg shared practical advice for surgeons on growing…

Aclarion earned a U.S. patent supporting its AI spine diagnostic tool, according to an April 16 news release. U.S. Patent #12,601,803, is titled “System for Machine Learning-Based Model Training and Prediction for Evaluation of Pain” and covers the company’s machine…

Orthopedic surgeon Maximillian Lincoln, MD, joined Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network, according to an April 15 news release. Dr. Lincoln is a hip and knee replacement surgeon. He’s been a practicing physician since 2008 and worked in Canada and Florida.…

Intermountain Health Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Mont. and Billing-based OrthoMontana have partnered to expand orthopedic services, Intermountain said April 15. The partnership will expand surgery and evaluations across hand, hip, knee, sports medicine and pediatrics. “This expanded service…

Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic received the a Mayor’s Proclamation from the Athens-Clarke County Georgia Unified Government, according to an April 15 news release. The AOC Proclamation recognizes the practice for 60 years of providing orthopedic care. The practice was founded…

Surgeons at UCI Health are among the first surgeons to use carbon fiber implants in spine surgery, according to an April 14 news release. The first case using the technology at an academic health system was completed in September for…

SurGenTec’s TiLink_L navigational instruments earned the FDA’s 510(k) clearance, according to an April 15 news release. The TiLink-L navigation instruments are designed to use with the TiLink SI joint fusion system. They’re also compatible with Medtronic’s StealthStation platform. “The TiLink…

Akron Ohio-based Crystal Orthopaedic Center opened a new office in Westlake, Ohio. The Westlake office opened April 6, according to an April 15 news release shared with Becker’s. The center includes a modern design and comprehensive care for a variety…