Carly Behm, Author at Becker’s Spine Review

Hospital for Special Surgery researchers find new way to identify prosthetic joint infections

Researchers at New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery found a new way to find bacterial DNA from prosthetic joint infections in blood.

Wife of patient who died after receiving TB-infected allograft sues

The wife of an Indiana man who died of tuberculosis after receiving Aziyo Biologics' recalled allograft is suing the company.

Ohio orthopedic group to relocate to new office

Dayton-based Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio plans to move to a new office in the fall, Dayton Business Journal reported July 24.

Mayo Clinic Mankato opens walk-in orthopedic clinic

Mayo Clinic Mankato (Minn.) began offering walk-in orthopedic and sports medicine services, KEYC News Now reported July 23.

Track outcomes closely with new spine technology, Dr. Alok Sharan says

Safety and outcome tracking are the two most important aspects for surgeons trying new technology, according to Alok Sharan, MD.

California hospital 1 of 5 to install 4 joint replacement robots from Stryker

Rancho Mirage, Calif.-based Eisenhower Health added it's fourth Mako robot, something only four other hospitals have done.

'Another safety measure': South Dakota hospital adds 2 total joint surgical robots

Rapid City, S.D.-based Black Hills Surgical Hospital has added two robots for total hip and knee replacements, Rapid City Journal reported July 22.

Spine surgeon leader to know: Dr. Kenneth Nwosu

Kenneth Nwosu, MD, is a spine surgeon who works in Puyallup and Burien, Wash.

Zavation Medical Products sold to PE firm

Flowood, Miss.-based Zavation Medical Products was sold to a new private-equity firm, according to a July 22 news release.

Lumbar spinal arthroplasty system found to be more cost-effective than spinal fusions

A facet arthroplasty system was found to be more beneficial and cost-effective than traditional spinal fusions, according to a July 22 news release from Premia Spine.