Orthopedic medtech company DePuy Synthes has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire selective rights for Gemtrack, a proprietary tracking technology for shoulder, hip and knee surgeries. The company is aiming to bring the first-to-market radiofrequency miniature tracker technology across…
Author: Cameron Cortigiano
AdventHealth in Kansas City has launched the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute in Shawnee Mission, Kan. The institute will provide diagnosis and treatment of conditions including brain and spine tumors, back pain and scoliosis and complex and chronic pain, according to a…
As the reimbursements for spine and orthopedic procedures continue to stay stagnant, or drop in some cases, practices are working harder than ever to protect margins while ensuring top-quality patient care. Taking site-of-service control, treating payer contracts as living documents…
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Calif., has performed its first orthopedic procedures with the Mako SmartRobotics system. The system utilizes 3D CT-based imaging to help orthopedic surgeons create personalized plans for each individual patient, according to a May…
Phoenix-based OrthoArizona has opened a new interventional pain management practice in Chandler, Ariz. In addition to the new location, the organization has added Oluwatosin Ayotunde, MD, to its staff, according to a May 20 news release from OrthoArizona. Dr. Ayotunde…
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Noblesville-based Indiana Orthopedic Institute is adding two orthopedic surgeons to extend its care offerings. Andrew Kapsalis, DPM, and Meghan Roby, DPM, are set to join the organization this summer, providing services including ankle replacements, minimally invasive procedures and revision surgery,…
Medtronic has appointed Kweli Thompson, MD, as executive vice president and president of its neuroscience portfolio, according to a May 18 report from MassDevice. Dr. Thompson currently serves as senior vice president and president of cardiac rhythm management at Medtronic. …
Lafayette-based Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists is planning a new orthopedic urgent care and therapy clinic, according to a May 18 report from Developing Lafayette. The new location in Youngsville, La., will provide a full range of orthopedic and musculoskeletal services, including…
Medtech company PainTEQ has commercially launched TRAQ SI Joint Fusion, which is designed to engage the sacral and iliac cortices for bi-cortical fixation. The posterior SI joint implant is delivered through a tissue-sparring, 1-inch incision. By engaging the acral and…
Several health systems and practices are seeking orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists. Here are 10 places seeking to fill roles, using LinkedIn’s job search tool. Note: This is not an exhaustive list.