Orthopedic implant manufacturer Bioretec has received a Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA for its RemeOs DrillPin. The magnesium alloy, biodegradable device is used for the fixation of bone fragments in pediatric and adult patients, according to a Dec. 14…
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Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth (Minn.), has added Landon Brown, MD, according to a Dec. 11 report from Hometown Focus. Dr. Brown is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive techniques, primary and complex joint replacement and revision…
Proactive MD has acquired orthopedic practices in North Carolina and South Carolina to expand its network. The company is a value-based care provider that partners with employers and health plans, according to a Dec. 10 news release from Proactive MD. …
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has entered into a new agreement with EmblemHealth. With the New York City Employees PPO health plan set to go live Jan. 1, the agreement will allow eligible employees to receive care at…
The introduction of private equity into orthopedics has created a fine balance for physicians and practices. A successful partnership between an orthopedic practice and a private equity firm can lead to valuable additions at the practice, but finding the right…
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Baton Rouge (La.) Orthopaedic Clinic has appointed Katy Ryan Michaud as its new chief revenue officer. Ms. Michaud will help lead continued growth at the clinic, optimization of the Epic system and improvement of revenue cycle management operations, according to…
While there is certainly excitement surrounding the potential of robotics in orthopedics and spine, practices have to be able to financially justify them. Stephen Banco, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon, recently connected with Becker’s to talk about the impact robotics…
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering has named Frederick Azar, MD, as chair of the department. Dr. Azar currently serves as chief of staff at Campbell Clinic and is a professor…
Orthopedic procedures, especially those of the hip, knee and shoulder, have seen a significant push toward the ASC and outpatient setting in 2026. Surgeons have had to make some adjustments, but overall the consensus seems as though surgeons are happy…
Spine Medicine & Surgery of Long Island has opened a practice in Huntington, N.Y., marking its third location. The Huntington office offers diagnostic, interventional and surgical services, including minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management procedures and joint therapies, according to…