Author: Carly Behm

Rajesh Makim, MD, performed Orthopedic Associates of Port Huron's first knee replacement with Mako SmartRobotics in June.

Laura Anderson, MD, the first female neurosurgeon in Sacramento, Calif. is retiring after more than 30 years in the field.

Charisse Sparks, MD, was named chief medical officer of Inspired Medical Systems, the comapny said July 31.

Globus Medical launched its first product designed specifically for early onset scoliosis, the medtech company said July 31.

Surgalign's digital health, hardware and biologics businesses have been sold to Xtant Medical and Augmedics through auctions.

San Diego-based Synergy Orthopedic Specialists merged with a worker's compensation practice led by Thomas Harris, MD, and the group added two other physicians.

Mark Lyerly, MD, a neurosurgeon who has performed more than 6,000 procedures on patients 55 years and older, joined Novant Health Brain & Spine Surgery in High Point, N.C. in June.

Aetna lost its bid to decertify a 239-person class-action lawsuit over its coverage of lumbar total disc replacement. 

Philip Louie, MD, and Venu Nemani, MD, PhD, spine surgeons at Seattle-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, began leveraging social media a year ago to bridge the gaps in spine care education, specifically among professional athletes.

Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville, Ohio, earned Disease Specific Care certification for spine services, according to a July 27 news release.