A lawsuit filed in Delaware Court of Chancery by the Exactech Litigation Trust alleges that private equity firm TPG, among other entities, concealed known defects in implant components. Following its acquisition of Exactech in 2018, private equity firm TPG concealed…
Author: Cameron Cortigiano
Medical device company Advita Ortho has received a U.S. patent for an AI-enabled surgical planning framework. The algorithm helps surgeons prioritize the variables in joint replacement procedures, such as implant alignment, sizing and soft tissue balance, rather than balancing each…
Creating work-life balance and building up their business acumen is crucial for young surgeons joining the orthopedic and spine industries to avoid burnout and create longevity. There are roadblocks facing young surgeons who want to make a career in private…
Keith Meister, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Andrew Saalfrank, a pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to a Feb. 9 report from Arizona Republic. The left shoulder procedure will cause Mr. Saalfrank to miss the entirety of the upcoming 2026…
Bert Mandelbaum, MD, performed knee surgery on Jimmy Butler, a player for the Golden State Warriors, in Los Angeles. The surgery was to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, according to a Feb. 9 news release…
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Robotics in arthroscopic procedures, the role of post-op infections in patient recovery and the etiologies of pain are a few aspects of orthopedics that can sometimes be missed. These three surgeons and orthopedic leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share…
Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth and Colorado Springs (Colo.) Orthopaedic Group have expanded their existing partnership. The two organizations now jointly own and operate The Orthopaedic and Spine Center of Southern Colorado, located on the UCHealth Memorial North Campus in Colorado Springs,…
Orthopedic 3D implant company restor3d has commercially launched its Ossera AFX Ankle Fusion Cage System. The platform is designed to treat complex ankle fusion cases, with both standard and custom configurations, according to a Feb. 9 news release from restor3d. …
J. Rafe Sales, MD, performed back surgery on Zac McGraw, a defender for the Portland Timbers. Dr. Sales operated on Mr. McGraw’s lumbar spine on Feb. 6 in Portland, Ore., according to a Feb. 6 news release from the Timbers. …
Super Bowl 60 is set to take place Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif., between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Here are a few notable physicians and consultants for each team, according to the NFL Physicians Society. Seattle…