Author: Claire Wallace

Centinel Spine has completed the first U.S. implantation of its Prodisc C Nova cervical total disc replacement product, the fourth design addition to its Prodisc line. 

Gohsen, Ind.-based Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center opened its first walk-in clinic, according to an Oct. 30 report from The Goshen News.

Zimmer Biomet has reported third-quarter net sales of $1.824 billion, an increase of 4% over the prior year, according to the company's third-quarter financial report, released Oct. 30. 

Vail, Colo.-based Steadman Clinic has added orthopedic surgeon Ali Noorzad, MD, to its team. Dr. Noorzad specializes in hip preservation and sports medicine and will practice at the clinic's Vail and Frisco, Colo., locations. 

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals has converted the former St. Francis Hospital in South Charleston, W.Va., to the state's first comprehensive orthopedic hospital. 

Four states have seen changes to their certificate-of-need policies in recent months. Depending on the state, CON laws can differ drastically, with some affecting ASCs and physician-owned practices, while others only affect large hospitals. 

CytexOrtho has earned FDA approval to begin a clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of its absorbable hip implant in human patients, according to an Oct. 29 report from Mass Device.

Pixee Medical, a developer of augmented reality navigation technologies for orthopedic surgery, has tapped Josh Hagel as its vice president of U.S. sales. 

The New York City-based Columbia Neurosurgery team has added Taemin Oh, MD, to its team, according to an Oct. 28 LinkedIn post.

Southern California physician services organization Providence Medical Institute has been fined $240,000 following three ransomware attacks against West Hills, Calif.-based Center for Orthopedic Specialists, according to an Oct. 4 report from Bank Info Security.