Author: Cameron Cortigiano

Patrick Kim, MD, completed the first robotic case with the ExcelsiusGPS spine robot at Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital, according to a Jan. 27 LinkedIn post.

AdventHealth Hendersonville (N.C.) has received advanced hip and knee replacement certification from DNV.

Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health added Patrick McGregor, MD, to its orthopedics staff.

Brian Schulz, MD, performed knee surgery on Brock McGinn, a winger for the Anaheim Ducks, in Los Angeles.

Oklahoma City-based McBride Orthopedic Hospital has added Jeffrey Belisle, MD, to its staff, according to a Jan. 21 report from The Record Journal.

Medical devicemaker Medtronic has appointed Thierry Piéton as CFO.

The highest paid orthopedic surgeon in Baltimore earns $949,600, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $378,250 orthopedic surgeons make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here are seven orthopedic and spine devices and technologies that have recently received FDA clearance, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 17:

Here are five orthopedic and spine practices that have opened in the South, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 6:

Oklahoma City-based Integris Health Baptist Medical Center has added Michael Padilla, MD, to its staff.