Author: Carly Behm

Rome, Ga.-based Floyd Medical Center logged its first case with DePuy Synthes' Velys robot for knee replacements, Coosa Valley News reported Dec. 9.

Spine surgeon Frank Cammisa, MD, was named chief medical officer of Orthobond.

A leadership exit and five more developments from Stryker to know:

Franklin-based Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee opened an urgent care clinic in Brentwood, Tenn., Williamson Source reported Dec. 9.

Orthopedic practices across the nation made changes to their top leadership in 2021. Here are 12 moves to know:

The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted how healthcare, including orthopedics, is carried out. Some surgeons are optimistic about changes, including increased telehealth visits and outpatient care. Others say the pandemic gave them time to notice problems with insurance reimbursement.

Atlanta-based Resurgens Orthopaedics has partnered with New York City-based private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe to build an orthopedic platform.

From studies on cost-effectiveness in spine and orthopedic care to the learning curve using surgical robots, here are the studies Becker's covered in 2021 that garnered the most interest from readers:

Hospital for Special Surgery used a donation to establish a wellness center for its staff, according to a Dec. 8 news release. 

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health launched a clinical trial examining the effectiveness of treating osteoarthritis with stem cells across five joints, Sioux Falls Business reported Dec. 8.