Author: Carly Behm

Think Surgical signed a deal with Curexo to distribute its orthopedic technologies.

Anders Cohen, DO, performed the first cast with Kleiner Device Labs' KG 2 Surge flow-through interbody system.

A retired orthopedic surgeon who worked at Jacksonville, Fla.-based Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital has faced hundreds of complaints that went ignored by the hospital, NBC News reported July 29.

Los Angeles Angels All-Star center fielder Mike Trout was seen by Robert Watkins III, MD, for a rare spine condition, MLB.com reported July 31.

Here are seven spine surgeons who joined new practices or added to their titles in July:

Spine and orthopedic experts and leaders in July spoke with Becker's Spine Review on topics from smart knee replacements to bundled payments.

From surgeon milestones to devicemaker partnerships, here are seven key developments in spine and orthopedic robots from July:

Frankfort (Ky.) Regional Medical Center completed its first total hip replacement using Zimmer Biomet's Rosa Hip System, according to a July 28 announcement published in the State Journal.

A San Antonio surgeon is being sued by an insurer over allegations he performed medically unnecessary spinal injections and procedures to inflate personal injury claims, according to a lawsuit filed July 26 in the Western District Court of Texas.

Neal ElAttrache, MD, is scheduled to operate on right-handed pitcher Max Meyer of the Miami Marlins, ESPN reported July 28.