Marina Del Rey, Calif.-based DISC Surgery Center added the EOSedge spine imaging system, according to a Sept. 30 news release. The EOSedge is known for its low-dose, full-body biplanar imaging. It’s designed to reduce radiation exposure, and its open design…
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Orthopedic surgeon Chitranjan Ranawat, MD, had died, Hospital for Special Surgery announced Sept. 29. Dr. Ranawat was an alumnus of New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery where he completed fellowships in reconstructive and hand surgery, according to a LinkedIn…
Christian Ellison is the new CEO of Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics. Mr. Ellison will begin his role on Oct. 1, according to a Sept. 29 news release. He has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership and will oversee…
A study published Sept. 24 in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found “little differences” in surgical outcomes between orthopedic spine surgeons and spinal neurosurgeons. The study evaluated 80 studies before May 2022 that compared neurosurgeons and…
The trial for a former orthopedic surgeon accused of patient abuse ended in a hung jury, Boston 25 News reported Sept. 27. James Devellis, MD, a Boston-based physician, was arrested in Florida in 2022 on accusation he touched patients inappropriately.…
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Hutchinson (Kan.) Regional Healthcare added Alliance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to its network, according to a Sept. 26 news release. The Hutchinson-based practice is led by orthopedic surgeon Erik Severud, MD, according to its website. HRHS also added The Women’s…
Here are 14 spine devices and innovations earning FDA nods in the third quarter of 2025: 1. Accelus’ FlareHawk interbody fusion device was FDA-cleared for use in MRI scanning under certain conditions. The FDA’s 510(k) clearance was based on safety testing that…
Reimbursement for orthopedic care differs between hospital outpatient departments and ASCs, and payer types also play a factor, according to a study published in Journal of Market Access and Health Policy. Six things to know: 1. The study analyzed 32 high-volume…
Spinal neurosurgeon James Killeffer, MD, worked with a veterinary neurologist to remove a tumor from one of Zoo Knoxville’s (Tenn.) chimpanzees, WBIR reported Sept. 26. Dr. Killeffer and Dr. Talisha Moore performed the spinal surgery on the 34-year-old chimpanzee on…
Spineart raised $31 million in capital increase to advance its spine product pipeline, according to a Sept. 26 news release. The funding is backed by past investors, Gimv and EGS Beteiligungen. Spineart is known for its spine devices including the…